Reverend T. Wendell Foster (February 14, 1924 - September 3, 2019) was an American politician who served on the New York City Council from 1978 to 2001.[1] He was the first Black elected city official in the Bronx.[2][3] The Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center, formerly Mullaly Park, is named after him.[4]

Reverend T. Wendell Foster
Member of the New York City Council from the 16th district
In office
January 1, 1992 – December 31, 2001
Preceded bySheldon S. Leffler
Succeeded byHelen Foster
Member of the New York City Council from the 9th district
In office
January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1991
Preceded byBarry Salman
Succeeded byC. Virginia Fields
Personal details
Born(1924-02-14)February 14, 1924
DiedSeptember 3, 2019(2019-09-03) (aged 95)
New York, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

References

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  1. ^ "Councilman Protected After Threats on Phone". The New York Times. 1986-04-11. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  2. ^ Katherine Bindley (2009-02-13). "The Rev. Wendell Foster on the Bronx, Liberation and Old Friends". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  3. ^ "Wendell Foster, first black elected official in the Bronx, remembered as 'icon'". politico. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center". NYC Parks. Retrieved 7 April 2023.