The shocking outbreak of violence in Cortlandt Manor in 1949 surrounding performances by Paul Robeson, the renowned Black bass-baritone and civil rights activist, still resonates 75 years later.

Sun River Health has partnered with Haverstraw African American Connection to present The Brick Speaks – an exhibition of historical discoveries and facts that highlight African American life and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fighting rages in Peekskill, N.Y., on Aug. 27,1949, as veterans break up a scheduled concert by singer Paul Robeson. AP Photo Few ...

An afternoon of music, stories & community honoring Peekskill’s stand against hate and keeping Paul Robeson’s voice alive for future generations. Escorting Robeson to the first concert in 1949, my ...

On Thursday, September 4 I had the honor of participating in a panel discussion entitled “The Peekskill Riots: Then & Now.” The panel was part of an ongoing program that was inaugurated in 2024 by a ...

Robeson in Peekskill Project Director Wendy Talio shares events to mark the 75th anniversary of Peekskill Riots around activist/singer Paul Robeson. Video from the scene of a police-involved shooting ...