The Jacksonville race riot occurred on August 9, 1960, in Jacksonville, Florida, following a series of sit-in demonstrations that had taken place over the previous ten days. The protests were part of the broader civil rights movement and were aimed at challenging segregation in public places, particularly lunch counters, that refused to serve Black customers.

The demonstrations in Jacksonville were met with resistance and hostility from some white residents and local authorities. Tensions escalated, and on August 9, violence erupted when a confrontation between protesters and white counter-demonstrators led to a riot. During the chaos, at least fifty people were reported injured. The unrest was part of a larger wave of protests and riots occurring across the South during the Civil Rights Movement as Black Americans pushed for an end to segregation and inequality.

This event was a reflection of the volatile climate during the early 1960s as the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, ultimately leading to significant legislative changes, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.