Documentary Explores Roots of ‘The Village’ & Myrtle Baptist Church

by | Oct 19, 2020 | Newton | 3 comments

This documentary from Myrtle Baptist Church is well worth watching.

It covers everything from the earliest days of the black community in Newton, to the split that led to the creation of Myrtle Baptist, the evolution of ‘The Village’, the displacement caused by ‘the toll road’ AKA the Mass Pike, and the discrimination faced by those looking to relocate within Newton. 

3 Comments

  1. Dave Brigham
    Dave Brigham on October 20, 2020 at 11:23 am

    Thanks for sharing!

  2. Peter Kay
    Peter Kay on October 22, 2020 at 11:44 am

    Ironic that this guy posted this video.

  3. Alicia Bowman
    Alicia Bowman on October 22, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    @Bryan Thank you so much for posting this. It was inspiring and sad to think about all the families whose homes were taken from them. It was also lovely to see Howard again. Newton is a better city for having Howard’s advocacy.