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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 4, 2026 |
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| Sun | 11 Cancer 49 | 12 Cancer 47 | 8 Scorpio 25 |
| Moon | 21 Sagittarius 51 | 5 Pisces 56 | 14 Taurus 30 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 47 | 25 Cancer 19 | 29 Scorpio 55 |
| Venus | 16 Leo 43 | 24 Leo 25 | 13 Sagittarius 34 |
| Mars | 15 Cancer 9 | 4 Gemini 13 | 1 Libra 37 |
| Jupiter | 24 Gemini 7 | 0 Leo 59 | 10 Cancer 47 |
| Saturn | 15 Pisces 27 | 14 Aries 12 | 8 Pisces 54 |
| Uranus | 6 Capricorn 13 | 3 Gemini 54 | 5 Capricorn 26 |
| Neptune | 10 Cancer 12 | 4 Aries 24 | 12 Cancer 35 |
| Pluto | 22 Gemini 43 | 4 Aquarius 47 | 23 Gemini 31 |
| Rahu | 13 Leo 20 | 2 Pisces 23 | 6 Leo 59 |
| Ketu | 13 Aquarius 20 | 2 Virgo 23 | 6 Aquarius 59 |
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