Summary
The article discusses journalist Trymaine Lee's experiences reporting on gun violence and how it impacted his life, including a heart attack he suffered. Lee reflects on the emotional toll of covering stories about gun violence victims, particularly in Black communities. He also talks about his memoir, which looks at the history of gun violence in Black American lives.
Key Facts
- Journalist Trymaine Lee won the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 for his work on Hurricane Katrina.
- Lee suffered a heart attack at age 38, which made him rethink the stress of reporting on gun violence.
- He has covered stories about gun violence in cities like Trenton, Philadelphia, and New Orleans.
- Lee's reporting often focused on young Black men who were victims of gun violence.
- His memoir, "A Thousand Ways to Die," explores the impact of gun violence on Black American lives.
- The book discusses the supply chain of guns and how they end up in cities with high violence.
- Lee talks about the emotional impact of speaking with the mothers of young men killed by gun violence.
