Background
Foster, Wendell was born on February 14, 1929 in Elba, Alaska, United States. Son of Harrison and Annie (Yelberton) Foster.
Foster, Wendell was born on February 14, 1929 in Elba, Alaska, United States. Son of Harrison and Annie (Yelberton) Foster.
Student, Daniel Payne College. Student, Armed Forces Education Institute. Student, University Hawaii.
Student, Columbia University. Student, Union Theological Seminary.
City councilman 9th district, New York City Council, since 1978. Chairman parks, recreation, cultural affairs, international intergroup relations, finance, education, rules and privileges, and election committees New York City Council.
Pastor Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. John's Church, Niagara Falls, New York, Bethel Church, Springfield, Massachusetts, Vernon Temple and St. Paul's Church, Bermuda, British West Indies. Senior member United Church Christ, Bronx. Founder United Black Church Appeal & Shepherds Restoration Corporation Ensign United States Navy, 1943-1945.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Urban League.
Married Helen Somersall, 1956. Children: Rebekah Ann Joy, Helen Diane.