The Shot That Echoes Still

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, fifty years ago this April, marked a blow to the struggle for racial equality from which the nation has still not healed. [ view in browser.   add esquire@newsletter.esquire.com to your address book ]             FOLLOW US       The Shot That Echoes Still   Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, fifty years ago this April, marked a blow to the struggle for racial equality from which the nation has still not healed. In an essay published in Esquire in April 1972, James Baldwin reflected on attending the funeral, and how King's death signaled the end of civility for the civil-rights movement. At turns heartbreaking and hopeful, Baldwin's words are as powerful—and urgent—as ever. READ MORE       The Dubious Achievement Awards of 2017   Our annual celebration of the many liars, cheaters, and unindicted co-conspirators to whom we owe so little. Read On         Mocktails Make Going Dry-ish a Hell of a Lot More Enjoyable   Everything in moderation. Read On         The High-End Sneakers That Won't Break the Bank   Koio's luxe low-tops offer Italian craftsmanship at a price that's tough to ignore. Read On         What I Needed After 2017 Was to Get Punched in the Face in Cuba   Cuba is confusing, annoying at times, but maybe healing, too. Read On         Everything You Need for a Cozy Snow Day at Home   Embrace the great indoors. Read On       Unsubscribe •  Privacy Policy   esquire.com ©2018 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019