Staige D. Blackford Jr. (1931-2003) was a prominent American journalist and editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review (VQR) for almost 30 years. He was a vocal advocate for racial equality, demonstrating his commitment to ending segregation during his time as a student leader at the University of Virginia. Blackford's career included roles as a reporter and press secretary, notably influencing Virginia's political landscape. His legacy includes fostering racial harmony and supporting underrepresented voices in literature. Tragically, he died in a car accident shortly before his retirement.
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Meaning of the name - Staige
The exact meaning of Staige is unknown, but it is likely derived from an English word or place name.
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Staige D. Blackford belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Charlottesville
Place of Death: Charlottesville
Cause of Death: car collision
Educated At: University of Virginia
Occupation: journalist | editor
Spouses: Bettina Balding
Employers: Southern Regional Council | Louisiana State University Press | University of Virginia | United States Air Force
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Ephemeris for January 3, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Capricorn 22 | 13 Capricorn 34 | 16 Aries 55 |
| Moon | 0 Cancer 55 | 0 Pisces 52 | 21 Sagittarius 38 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 59 | 23 Sagittarius 26 | 5 Taurus 51 |
| Venus | 29 Scorpio 55 | 0 Pisces 36 | 8 Pisces 9 |
| Mars | 15 Leo 3 | 1 Leo 0 | 2 Leo 12 |
| Jupiter | 15 Cancer 40 | 12 Gemini 55 | 11 Cancer 49 |
| Saturn | 14 Capricorn 17 | 14 Pisces 40 | 22 Capricorn 58 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 30 | 23 Taurus 35 | 15 Aries 24 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 36 | 27 Pisces 20 | 3 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 57 | 1 Aquarius 8 | 18 Cancer 42 |
| Rahu | 19 Aries 28 | 1 Aries 21 | 14 Aries 29 |
| Ketu | 19 Libra 28 | 1 Libra 21 | 14 Libra 29 |
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