What the records say
- When
- 27 Aug 1949
- Kind
- Riot
- Coordinates
- 41.33° N, 73.88° W
- Description
- 1949 anti-communist race riots against African Americans and Jews
Peekskill riots
1949 anti-communist race riots against African Americans and Jews
The Peekskill riots took place at Cortlandt Manor, New York, United States, in 1949. The catalyst for the rioting was an announced concert by black singer Paul Robeson, who was well known for his strong pro-trade union stance, civil rights activism, communist affiliations, and anti-colonialism.
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