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Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden speaks to attendees at the 36th annual Black History Month celebration of Maryland's 5th Congressional District at Camelot by Martin's in Upper Marlboro on Feb. 11.

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Without Cause

by WI Editorial Staff May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Dr. Carla Hayden, the first African American and second woman to serve as Librarian of Congress, was removed from her post by the Trump administration.

Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden speaks to attendees at the 36th annual Black History Month celebration of Maryland's 5th Congressional District at Camelot by Martin's in Upper Marlboro on Feb. 11.

Black Experience, National

House Votes to Limit Powers of First Black Librarian of Congress

by WI Guest Author May 18, 2017October 30, 2020

Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden speaks to attendees at the 36th annual Black History Month celebration of Maryland's 5th Congressional District at Camelot by Martin's in Upper Marlboro on Feb. 11.

Prince George's County

Librarian of Congress Stresses Need to Champion Black History

by William J. Ford February 11, 2017October 30, 2020