Background
Tatum, Wilbert Arnold was born on January 23, 1933 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Eugene Malcolm Tatum and Mittie Novesta (Spell) Tatum-Smith.
Tatum, Wilbert Arnold was born on January 23, 1933 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Eugene Malcolm Tatum and Mittie Novesta (Spell) Tatum-Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Lincoln University, 1972. Master of Science, Occidental College, 1972. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), College Human Services, New York City, 1988.
Deputy president Borough of Manhattan, New York City, 1970-1971. Director planning & development New York City, 1971-1977. Senior vice president Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York, New York City, 1978-1986.
Editor, public, Chief Executive Officer New York Amsterdam News, 1983—1998. Vice chairman Inner City Broadcasting, New York City, 1970-1973. Chairman board Tatum-Kohn Association, New York City, Amnews Corporation, New York City, Palisades Amsterdam Communications.
Corporal United States Marine Corps, 1951-1954, Far East. Member National Newspaper Publications Association (board directors), New York Urban League (Building brick 1993), Wallenberg Committee of the United States (vice president).
Married Susan Kohn, June 17, 1966. 1 child, Elinor Ruth.