The first African-American and woman becomes Library of Congress' new chief executive. She's widely praised for promoting technology at libraries in low-income neighborhoods.
"As a descendant of people who were denied the right to read, to now have the opportunity to serve and lead the institution that is the national symbol of knowledge, is a historic moment," Carla Hayden said at her swearing-in ceremony.
On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress. If confirmed Dr. Hayden would be the first woman and first African-American to serve in the post, as mentioned in a press release issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary. President Obama issued a […]
Lauryn Hill is considered a legend in hip-hop culture to many, and it looks like the Library of Congress agrees. According to Yahoo! Music, the “Ready Or Not” singer’s debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill will be inducted into the Library of Congress. Every year the Library of Congress adds twenty five songs with the criteria for […]