Willard "Mike" Blystone Ransom (1916–1995) was an influential American lawyer, businessman, community civic leader, and civil rights activist based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He played a significant role in the early civil rights movement as a leading figure within the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Indiana. His contributions to the community focused on advancing the rights of African Americans and fostering social justice during a crucial period in American history.
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Time Zone - America/Indiana/Indianapolis (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Willard
strong-willed warrior
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Willard Ransom belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Indianapolis
Place of Death: Indianapolis
Educated At: Talladega College | Crispus Attucks High School | Harvard University
Occupation: community leader | civil rights advocate | businessperson | lawyer
Employers: Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company | NAACP
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Ephemeris for May 17, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Taurus 28 | 27 Taurus 5 | 10 Virgo 52 |
Moon | 28 Scorpio 37 | 23 Capricorn 52 | 22 Scorpio 32 |
Mercury | 17 Gemini 7 | 13 Taurus 3 | 7 Libra 1 |
Venus | 9 Cancer 25 | 12 Aries 5 | 25 Cancer 14 |
Mars | 25 Leo 0 | 13 Leo 40 | 26 Libra 41 |
Jupiter | 22 Aries 7 | 24 Gemini 52 | 4 Taurus 58 |
Saturn | 14 Cancer 1 | 29 Pisces 19 | 27 Cancer 13 |
Uranus | 19 Aquarius 38 | 27 Taurus 18 | 16 Aquarius 45 |
Neptune | 0 Leo 15 | 1 Aries 33 | 3 Leo 48 |
Pluto | 1 Cancer 56 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 4 Cancer 14 |
Rahu | 2 Aquarius 27 | 24 Pisces 15 | 26 Capricorn 40 |
Ketu | 2 Leo 27 | 24 Virgo 15 | 26 Cancer 40 |
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