How does the author's description of the riot in Peekskill contribute to the central idea of the text?

A. It supports the idea that communist supporters of Paul Robeson were responsible for the turmoil at the concert.
• B. It explains how animosity toward Paul Robeson spread beyond major cities to reach smaller towns and rural areas.
• C. It illustrates how the press and photographers worked to rebuild Paul Robeson's reputation after they had damaged it.
D. It demonstrates the intense hostility toward Paul Robeson, as well as the connection between anti-civil rights and anti-communist attitudes.