April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 04, 2026 10:04 PM CT | Published: April 04, 2026 10:03 PM CT

Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Civil Rights Museum Russell Wigginton Clara Jean Ester Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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