151. What Happened to Jackson Avenue - A Story of Urban Renewal
Tune in to the next Crossroads of Rockland History on Monday, June 19th at 9:30am on WRCR Radio 1700AM when we’ll learn about a new documentary film in the works called WHAT HAPPENED TO JACKSON AVENUE -A Story of Urban Renewal.
Host Clare Sheridan will speak to the film makers, Hakima Alem and Rudi Gohl, and we will also hear from members of the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble - Craig Smith and Elise Stone - who are producing this powerful film.
Screenings in collaboration with Rivertown Film will take place June 24, 2023 @8pm and July 7. 2023 @8pm at The Nyack Center at 58 Depew (Broadway and Depew Avenue) Nyack, NY
Tickets $25 in Advance and $35 at the Door
click here: https://www.phoenixtheatreensemble.org/what-happened-to-jackson-ave
“What Happened to Jackson Avenue, a story of urban renewal” covers an urban renewal program in the 1960's and 70's in Nyack, NY that removed 125 families (79% Black). These families lost their homes, families, and community and the lost generational wealth is calculated between $30,000,000 and $40,000,000. The film includes personal and emotional stories from individuals who were present and saw the destruction of their community and are now in their 80s and 90s and want to be heard.
To watch a trailer for the documentary, click here: https://www.phoenixtheatreensemble.org/what-happened-to-jackson-ave
To learn more about the film or the Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, visit https://www.phoenixtheatreensemble.org/
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Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 am, right after the Jeff and Will morning show, on WRCR Radio 1700 AM and www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every month. Our recorded broadcasts are also available for streaming on all major podcasts platforms.
The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.