History or financial literacy? That is the question, for on Wednesday, September 18, The Peekskill Riots, Episode Three: Up on the Hillside, Down in the Hollow debuts at The Field Library while the first of a three-part financial foundations and literacy series is offered at the Hendrick Hudson Free Library.
The Peekskill Riots. Episode Three: Up on the Hillside, Down in the Hollow
Local filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett has been taking us back in time, to the summer weekend evenings of Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, September 4, 1949 in a five-part docu-series, The Peekskill Riots.
On August 27, 1949, singer, songwriter and political activist, Paul Robeson was to hold a concert 2.3 miles outside of Peekskill, N.Y. in the Town of Cortlandt, at a location known then as Lakeland Acres. The concert was for the benefit of the Civil Rights Congress and advertised to the Jewish and Black working-class, summer residents in the Hudson Valley. However, local residents, fueled by racist and anti-Semetic sentiments and who disliked Robeson’s campaign for civil rights, organized a protest and parade to stop Robeson’s concert. What transpired was a riot, in which men, women, and children hoping to attend Paul Robeson’s concert were attacked. Rocks, bottles, and other projectiles were thrown, while cars were turned over with passengers inside. All of this occurred under the light of a burning cross, as years of bubbling hatred in Peekskill and some of the surrounding communities finally burst into a full fledged riot.
Join Jon Scott Bennett at The Field Library this Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. for an exclusive screening of Episode Three of The Peekskill Riots. Following the episode, join creator and filmmaker, Jon Scott Bennett in a conversation who will engage directly with the audience to discuss the research and creative process behind the series.
As a result of overwhelming demand from the first and second episode screenings, The Field Library is requesting that attendees pre-register to ensure adequate space and seats are available for this highly anticipated third episode premier. Register and secure a spot at screening via this link, call The Field Library at 914-737-4390 or email [email protected].
Jon Scott Bennett is a local filmmaker dedicated to uncovering the stories that shape our history. The Peekskill Riots is the most recent docuseries Jon Scott Bennett has produced and gives viewers a deep dive into the events that unfolded in 1949. His previous documentaries, The Leather Man and The Pound Ridge Massacre, have gained attention for their deep historical insights. For more about Scott Bennett and his work, or to watch Episodes 1 through 3 of The Peekskill Riots, visit JonScottBennett.com. In June, Peekskill Herald contributor Steve Pavlopoulos wrote a feature story about Jon Scott Bennett in “The Peekskill Riots” docuseries takes a deep dive into an ugly chapter of our story”.
Hendrick Hudson Free Library to host Financial Literacy and Building Strong Financial Foundations three-part workshop series
Over the next three months, the Hendrick Hudson Free Library is hosting a three-part financial literacy series hosted by Judy Ramsey, Financial Advisor at First Financial Group. The series begins Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 6 – 7 p.m.
In Part 1: Building a Strong Financial Foundation, Ramsey will discuss the basics of finances. Understanding basic financial concepts is a key part of a person’s financial well-being and will provide a firm foundation for your financial health. Ramsey will talk about the key concepts of saving, investing, protecting, retiring, and estate planning. To register for this event on September 18, use this link.
Part 2, Finding a Balance Between Your Income, Savings, and Expenses will be held on October 16. Ramsey will provide guidance on allocating dollars among living, wants, and debt expenditures. Income, expenses, savings, and life priorities are all highlighted. To register for this event, use this link.
Part 3: Protecting Your Income will be held on November 20. Ramsey will talk about the value of your income and the risks that income faces. Ramsey will discuss a person’s ability to earn an income as their most valuable asset income and the starting point for achieving financial well-being. To register for this event, use this link.
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