Paul Robeson's Concert in Peekskill

Date: September 4, 1949 • Location: Peekskill, United States

Paul Robeson performs a second concert in Peekskill, New York eight days after the Peekskill riots.

Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.