September 4, 1949: Peekskill Riots
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On this day in 1949, Black singer Paul Robeson performed a concert to benefit the Civil Rights Congress near Peekskill, New York. But thousands of his supporters had to form a human shield around the show to block out angry, racist protesters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
