I went through race riots in high school in Indy in the 70's they were real and they were scary. I hope it does not happen here, but never say never.
Not sure where you went to school but we had a huge riot at Northwest in 67 or 68. Hard to remember If I was a junior or senior. Slept and had more than a few beers since then. It was racially motivated. Started at a football game between schools and was picked up again after school the following week.
I learned a few of lifes valuable lessons during that scuffle. Those with the biggest mouths are usually the first to run.