Race Riot

Race Riot, written by Ralph Williams and first published in 1964, is a science fiction short story set on the planet Centaurus II. The narrative follows John McCullough, an Earthman caught in a violent conflict between settlers and the native Centaurans, highlighting themes of racism, prejudice, and moral responsibility. As tensions escalate, McCullough confronts his neighbors' biases and ultimately defends his values against a mob seeking revenge, making the story a poignant examination of racial injustice and societal upheaval in a colonized world.