Ira Wilmer Counts Jr. (August 24, 1931—October 6, 2001) was a notable American photojournalist famous for highlighting the desegregation crisis at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas during 1957. His photographs documented the struggles and violence faced by African Americans during the 1950s integration efforts in the South, drawing national attention to the issue. His impactful work earned him a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize, reflecting his significant contributions to photojournalism and civil rights awareness.
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Occupation: journalist | photojournalist | photographer
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize nomination
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 24, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 24, 2024 |
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| Sun | 0 Virgo 33 | 2 Virgo 1 | 2 Sagittarius 28 |
| Moon | 21 Capricorn 47 | 10 Taurus 1 | 7 Gemini 13 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 25 | 22 Leo 31 | 22 Sagittarius 17 |
| Venus | 26 Leo 37 | 24 Virgo 4 | 22 Sagittarius 30 |
| Mars | 14 Libra 28 | 23 Gemini 8 | 19 Sagittarius 10 |
| Jupiter | 8 Leo 16 | 18 Gemini 7 | 22 Leo 5 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 33 | 17 Pisces 2 | 20 Capricorn 8 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 1 | 27 Taurus 15 | 15 Aries 47 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 20 | 29 Pisces 13 | 7 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 28 | 0 Aquarius 8 | 21 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 7 Aries 7 | 8 Aries 20 | 2 Aries 12 |
| Ketu | 7 Libra 7 | 8 Libra 20 | 2 Libra 12 |
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