The catalyst for the Peekskill riots was a concert annouced by a black singer that played football at what college?
Peekskill riots:  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. Paul Robeson:  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.
Rutgers College