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Newtown Day unites Gainesville's traditional African-American community

Marquez Bush, 28, gives an opening prayer at the Newtown Day festival at Desota Park in Gainesville’s historic African-American neighborhood.

0821NEWTOWN1 — Marquez Bush, 28, gives an opening prayer at the Newtown Day festival at Desota Park in Gainesville’s historic African-American neighborhood.

Aaron Christopher said he and his basketball teammates play “for love of the game.” But the hoops life is about giving back to the local community, too. “Just be there,” he said.