Yonkers Public Library-Grinton I. Will Public Library
Free Tickets Available
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Yonkers Public Library-Grinton I. Will Public Library
1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, United States
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson. Citizens of Peekskill, galvanized by racist and anti-Semitic sentiments and disdain for Robeson’s left-wing views and campaign for civil rights, started two riots that resulted in hundreds of injuries, made national news, and unofficially marked the beginning of the McCarthy era, which would nearly erase Robeson from the public consciousness.
This is a five part series. Episodes will be screened weekly on Thursdays beginning on February 19th.
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Tickets for The Peekskill Riots can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| The Peekskill Riots | Free |
