{"id":626,"date":"2019-05-07T17:19:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T17:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/blackhistoryatusd\/?p=626"},"modified":"2019-05-07T17:19:52","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T17:19:52","slug":"edward-anderson-the-first-african-american-to-file-a-lawsuit-constantin-zand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/blackhistoryatusd\/2019\/05\/07\/edward-anderson-the-first-african-american-to-file-a-lawsuit-constantin-zand\/","title":{"rendered":"“Edward Anderson, The first African-American to file a Lawsuit” Constantin Zand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edward Anderson: The first African-American to file a lawsuit <\/b><\/p>\n

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Edward.W Anderson was a very famous black entrepreneur, and involved in the rise of San Diego\u2019s civil-right movement. Originally from Kentucky and son of former slaves, he arrived in San Diego by the mid-1890\u2019s like many other people of colour 1.Robert Fikes, “Edward W. Anderson”.He was very successful and operated several businesses. In fact, he first opened a laundry shop called \u201cIXL Laundry\u201d in 1888, operated in a small building. Later, the structure moved to a new location and grew to be the biggest laundry facility in the southern of California with about thirty-five employees . Later in his career he gave his name to a mortuary business \u201cAnderson Mortuary\u201d. Even If foremost, Edward W. Anderson is known for his entrepreneurship, he also played a key roles in the Advancement for people of color. Anderson did not only operate and manage a Laundry shop, he also bought \u201chis uncle\u2019s grocery store and soon after launched Economy Waste Paper Company and the even more prosperous San Diego Rubbish & Garbage Company which held an exclusive seven year city-contract\u201dRobert Fikes, 1″Edward W. Anderson”. It Further demonstrate the importance of Anderson\u2019s business figure in San Diego\u2019s entrepreneurial Landscape.Anderson’s intervention, Trash collection was performed by private operator under permit to the city, Anderson had the \u201creputation as a man who could and would ensure that streets, curbs and back lot of San Diego were kept clean.\u201d 2.mooney and associates \u201dAfrican-American Heritage Study\u201d. The work of Anderson helped , people to find a reliable environment inside their neighborhood. However, Anderson\u2019s biggest fight for black freedom, happened because of a particular event.<\/span><\/p>\n

While him and his wife tried to attend a presentation at the Fisher Opera House. The owner refuses their presence on a certain floor because of the color of their skin using \u201cthe right reserved to refuse admission to holder of this tickets\u201d 3 Richard,\u201dA case of discrimination.\u201d However, the law seems favorable to Anderson\u2019s claim since \u201ctwo month earlier, one legislator of California approved a bill that mandated \u201c full and equal accomodation\u201d in restaurants but also hotels, theaters, barber shops, skating rinks\u201d3 Richard,\u201dA case of discriminatiom\u201d. In this way Edward and his Wife Mary filed a lawsuit for 299 dollars of damages, which was the first under \u201cCalifornia\u2019s newly enacted civil right law\u201d 4.NAACP, \u201cThe Early years\u201d. The Owner of the theater stated, \u201cWe have never encouraged colored people to occupy the orchestra circle, on account of objections by many patrons. To cause as little trouble as possible, we have sold them seats upstairs\u201d5.sandiego union tribune. Furthermore he \u201cdid not wish to cause needless trouble or embarrassment\u201d but the result of his action were lived as a prejudice to Anderson\u2019s rights. As the case went to trial, the judge found the theater\u2019s owner guilty and had to pay a fine of 150$. However, the owner named Fischer went for appeal and \u00a0the judge felt that the prejudice to the Anderson\u2019s Family was not damaging enough and ordered a dismissal of the case. Fischer also stated that as a \u201cprivate enterprise\u201d the theater was not liable to the \u201ccivil right act\u201d. They were not able to appeal another time ast the state Supreme Court declined. At the same time, even if Anderson\u2019s judicial case was not successful in the outcome, he was the first black man in California to use the legal opportunity to file a lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the 1920\u2019s Anderson was the leader of San Diego\u2019s NAACP branch, also served as a president, He took part in multiple actions such as lobbies against amendment of the constitution. For example, in 1923, when they broaden the list of establishment with businesses that were selling soft drink and ice cream, increased the fine to a hundred dollars for the ones that would practice “unreasonable discrimination” 4.NAACP, \u201cThe Early years\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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References<\/b><\/p>\n

Fikes, Robert. “Edward W. Anderson (1871\u20131953) \u2022 BlackPast.” BlackPast. November 29th,2015<\/span>https:\/\/www.blackpast.org\/aaw\/vignette_aahw\/anderson-edward-w-1871-1953\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Richard L. Carrico and Stacey Jordan, Ph.D. \u201cCentre City Development Corporation Downtown San Diego African-American Heritage Study\u201d, November 2004<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/ccdc_african-american_heritage_study.pdfReport<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Richard Crawford \u00a0\u201cA Case Of discrimination\u201d, 16th september <\/span>http:\/\/www.sandiegoyesterday.com\/?tag=edward-w-anderson<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Written by richard, 16th September 2011<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally published as \u201cDiscrimination takes center stage,\u201d by Richard Crawford, in the San Diego Union\u2013Tribune. April 24, 2010. p. CZ.1<\/span>https:\/\/www.sandiegouniontribune.com\/sdut-discrimination-takes-center-stage-2010apr24-story.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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NAACP San Diego\u2019s branch. The Struggle for Equality in \u201cAmerica\u2019s Finest City\u201d: A History of the San Diego NAACP<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sandiegonaacp.org\/about-style-4\/ n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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