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She was just 20 years old when she heard the shot at the Lorraine Motel. While others ducked, she ran toward the balcony.
Clara Ester, the activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr.’s side in his final moments, has died at 78. #BlackSky
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IN MEMORIAM: Clara Ester, Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 78 | BlackPressUSA
Clara Ester, a notable civil rights activist, passed away at the age of 78 on July 9, 2023. She is known for her proximity to the events surrounding Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, having rushed to his side immediately after he was shot in 1968. Ester grew up in Memphis and became actively involved in civil rights discussions influenced by her church and local leaders. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to community organization and church leadership, notably serving at the Dumas Wesley Community Center in Alabama, where she worked until her retirement in 2006. Her legacy includes her courage during the civil rights movement and her ongoing commitment to social justice.
