[PAR] [TLE] Paul Robeson [SEP] Paul Leroy Robeson (pronounced ; April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American bass singer and actor who became involved with the Civil Rights Movement.  At Rutgers College, he was an outstanding American football player, and then had an international career in singing, with a distinctive, powerful, deep bass voice, as well as acting in theater and movies.  He became politically involved in response to the Spanish Civil War, fascism, and social injustices.  His advocacy of anti-imperialism, affiliation with communism, and criticism of the United States government caused him to be blacklisted during the McCarthy era. [PAR] [TLE] Peekskill riots [SEP] The Peekskill riots were anti-communist riots with anti-black and anti-Semitic undertones that took place at Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York, 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.  The concert, organized as a benefit for the Civil Rights Congress, was scheduled to take place on August 27 in Lakeland Acres, just north of Peekskill.
[PAR] [TLE] Paul Robeson [ SEP ] Paul Leroy Robeson ( pronounced ; April 9 , 1898 – January 23 , 1976 ) was an American bass singer and actor who became involved with the Civil Rights Movement . At Rutgers College , he was an outstanding American football player , and then had an international career in singing , with a distinctive , powerful , deep bass voice , as well as acting in theater and movies . He became politically involved in response to the Spanish Civil War , fascism , and social injustices . His advocacy of anti - imperialism , affiliation with communism , and criticism of the United States government caused him to be blacklisted during the McCarthy era . [PAR] [TLE] Peekskill riots [ SEP ] The Peekskill riots were anti - communist riots with anti - black and anti - Semitic undertones that took place at Cortlandt Manor , Westchester County , New York , 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 . The concert , organized as a benefit for the Civil Rights Congress , was scheduled to take place on August 27 in Lakeland Acres , just north of Peekskill .
The catalyst for the Peekskill riots was a concert annouced by a black singer that played football at what college?
The catalyst for the Peekskill riots was a concert annouced by a black singer that played football at what college ?
Rutgers College
Rutgers College