Ted Poston was an influential American journalist and author, born on July 4, 1906, and passed away on January 11, 1974. He is recognized as one of the pioneering African-American journalists to work for a mainstream white-owned newspaper, particularly the New York Post. His contributions to journalism earned him the title 'Dean of Black Journalists,' highlighting his significant impact on the field and his role in paving the way for future generations of journalists from diverse backgrounds.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ted
wealthy guardian, wealthy protector
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Ted Poston belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hopkinsville
Place of Death: Brooklyn
Cause of Death: arteriosclerosis
Occupation: journalist | writer
Spouses: Ersa Hines Poston
Employers: New York Post
Awards Received: Heywood Broun Award | National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame | George Polk Award
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for July 4, 1906
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Cancer 49 | 13 Cancer 0 | 7 Scorpio 25 |
| Moon | 21 Sagittarius 51 | 4 Scorpio 10 | 2 Taurus 20 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 47 | 8 Leo 56 | 28 Scorpio 37 |
| Venus | 16 Leo 43 | 0 Gemini 7 | 13 Sagittarius 15 |
| Mars | 15 Cancer 9 | 9 Virgo 57 | 0 Libra 59 |
| Jupiter | 24 Gemini 7 | 5 Cancer 41 | 10 Cancer 47 |
| Saturn | 15 Pisces 27 | 1 Aries 45 | 8 Pisces 55 |
| Uranus | 6 Capricorn 13 | 29 Taurus 54 | 5 Capricorn 24 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 12 | 2 Aries 10 | 12 Cancer 36 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 43 | 3 Aquarius 3 | 23 Gemini 32 |
| Rahu | 13 Leo 20 | 21 Pisces 42 | 7 Leo 2 |
| Ketu | 13 Aquarius 20 | 21 Virgo 42 | 7 Aquarius 2 |
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