Afro-American Council 1907
The Evening Times, dated, May 7 1907, described the proposed
discrimination case of Rev. J. L. Burton, pastor of Union Baptist Church,
recently denied service at the “Capital,” apparently a store that refused
service to Negroes.
The Trenton Chapter of the Afro-American Council met at Mt.
Zion A.A.M. Church on N. Willow Street to plan a court action.
Rev. James E. Roberts, pastor of the Church, presided over
the meeting. Also seated on the rostrum
was Rev. Allen.
Favoring pursuit of the claim were Gilbert Franklin, Edward
Stevens, Rev. Mr. Allen, E.W. Johnson, and George Lucas.
The council appointed a Chairman: Rev. James E. Roberts and
a Treasurer: George Lucas. It also decided to expend $25 to get the proceeding
started.
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