Newtown's Centennial

A few days ago I attended the commencement for Newtown's Centennial. Growing up locally, Newtown was our own, often neglected and segregated, African-American community at the north end of town.

The 100th anniversary of it's founding is being celebrated this week. For it's opening day, a small crowd had gathered to pay tribute and allow for a little anecdotal story-telling, which I always enjoy.  In an editorial, in our local paper, the Herald-Tribune described the Newtown Community as, "A place where pride has overcome prejudice."

Newly installed plaques at Fredd Adkins Park.