William Melvin Kelley was an American novelist born on November 1, 1937, in New York. He passed away on February 1, 2017, in Manhattan. His works are known for addressing complex themes related to race and culture, exploring the African American experience through literature. Kelley made significant contributions to American literature, creating narratives that reflect the societal issues of his time.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Melvin Kelley belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Manhattan
Educated At: Ethical Culture Fieldston School | Harvard University
Occupation: novelist | writer
Employers: State University of New York
Awards Received: Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Scorpio 51 | 9 Scorpio 31 | 8 Aquarius 8 |
| Moon | 22 Libra 20 | 16 Pisces 41 | 6 Capricorn 23 |
| Mercury | 10 Scorpio 56 | 3 Sagittarius 1 | 14 Capricorn 58 |
| Venus | 16 Libra 8 | 23 Libra 27 | 6 Aquarius 35 |
| Mars | 22 Capricorn 36 | 27 Scorpio 58 | 28 Pisces 37 |
| Jupiter | 20 Capricorn 58 | 25 Cancer 0 | 9 Aquarius 3 |
| Saturn | 29 Pisces 16 | 25 Pisces 39 | 1 Aries 17 |
| Uranus | 11 Taurus 48 | 0 Gemini 15 | 9 Taurus 46 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 24 | 29 Pisces 46 | 20 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 7 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 28 Cancer 47 |
| Rahu | 7 Sagittarius 24 | 15 Pisces 21 | 2 Sagittarius 44 |
| Ketu | 7 Gemini 24 | 15 Virgo 21 | 2 Gemini 44 |
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