Breaking: Clara Ester witnessed Martin Luther King Jr.'s death at the Lorraine Motel 50 years ago. Today she reflects on how his life and death changed her -- and America.

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   In time, Martin Luther King Jr.'s followers came to understand his death as a crucifixion. We know how King's life changed America. This, through the story of a young witness to his assassination, is how his death changed it — and how violence rends the fabric of history. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108