Molefi Kete Asante (born Arthur Lee Smith, Jr. on August 14, 1942) is an influential African American professor known for his expertise in African American studies, African studies, and communication studies. Currently a professor at Temple University, he established a PhD program in African American Studies and serves as the president of the Molefi Kete Asante Institute for African Studies. He is renowned for his writings on Afrocentricity, having authored over 66 books and founding the Journal of Black Studies. Asante is also the father of filmmaker M. K. Asante.
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Your next birthday is 203 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Molefi
born of God, child of God
Read Full Molefi Name AnalysisAugust 14, 1942 Facts
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Molefi Kete Asante belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Valdosta
Educated At: Nashville Christian Institute | Southwestern Christian College | Oklahoma Christian University | University of California, Los Angeles | Pepperdine University
Occupation: Professor | Author
Spouses: Kariamu Welsh
Children: M. K. Asante
Employers: Temple University | University at Buffalo | University of California, Los Angeles
Awards Received: Black Literary Hall of Fame
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Ephemeris for August 14, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 14, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 14, 2024 |
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| Sun | 21 Leo 13 | 22 Leo 21 | 11 Scorpio 36 |
| Moon | 21 Virgo 13 | 15 Sagittarius 42 | 20 Virgo 27 |
| Mercury | 2 Virgo 56 | 0 Virgo 15 | 26 Libra 16 |
| Venus | 27 Cancer 0 | 11 Virgo 45 | 8 Scorpio 39 |
| Mars | 8 Virgo 24 | 16 Gemini 42 | 1 Scorpio 51 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 18 | 16 Gemini 40 | 24 Cancer 57 |
| Saturn | 11 Gemini 16 | 17 Pisces 43 | 11 Gemini 25 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 18 | 27 Taurus 8 | 3 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 28 Virgo 14 | 29 Pisces 27 | 1 Libra 6 |
| Pluto | 5 Leo 50 | 0 Aquarius 20 | 7 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 4 Virgo 53 | 8 Aries 52 | 0 Virgo 33 |
| Ketu | 4 Pisces 53 | 8 Libra 52 | 0 Pisces 33 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Molefi Kete Asante's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025
