The Peekskill Riots

2:30pm–4:00pm

Adults, Adults 55+

Will Library

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Library Branch: Will Library

Room: Will Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History

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Event Details:

On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.

The African Storyteller: Subomi Macaulay

3:00pm–4:00pm

Everyone

Crestwood Library

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Library Branch: Crestwood Library

Room: Crestwood Children's Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Black History & Culture

Event Details:

You are invited to join The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay as we celebrate Black History month through the powerful art of Storytelling

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Acknowledgment: NYSCA grant program

Yonkers Public Library's arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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History of African Americans in the Yonkers Police Department

6:00pm–7:30pm

Everyone

Riverfront Library

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Library Branch: Riverfront Library

Room: Riverfront Yonkers Room (4th Floor)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY), Local History

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Event Details:

Join Yonkers native and veteran Yonkers Police Detective Ken Davis and learn about the three Lone Rangers, the first African American patrolmen serving the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Police Department.