One year ago today, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Tamir Kalifa, an independent photojournalist based in Austin, traveled to Uvalde shortly after the shootings — but he kept coming back. Tamir temporarily moved to Uvalde to live alongside the victims’ families, renting a 320-square-foot shipping container converted into a home.
We’re devoting today’s newsletter to some of the photographs Tamir has taken over the past year and to excerpts from his interviews with families. Tamir has captured the grief of the victims’ families and friends, as they mark holidays, visit graves, protest, and find solace in activism.
“The grieving cycles do not match the media cycles,” Tamir said. “We move on, but families don’t.”
Tamir’s photos and stories are a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of gun violence and the resilience of the Uvalde community. You can see more of Tamir’s photos here.