The Selmer Race Riot occurred in Selmer, Tennessee, in 1946, stemming from racial tensions between the African American community and white residents. The incident was triggered by the arrest of a Black man, which escalated into violence as white citizens attacked the local Black population, resulting in injuries and property damage. In response to the riot, law enforcement and the National Guard were deployed to restore order. The event highlighted the ongoing struggles for civil rights and racial equality in the United States, reflecting broader societal issues of the time, including the Jim Crow laws and the Civil Rights Movement.