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Carla D. Hayden

Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good and Debbi Morgan. Black girls and women and man pose in dark clothing on black background with white text; Adam Beach, Irene Bedard and Evan Adams. Indigenous woman and men smile under blue sky with red text

1990s Black and Indigenous Coming-of-Age Stories Added to National Film Registry

Their induction coincides with the NFR’s 30th anniversary.

Sameer Rao Dec 12, 2018 11:29AM EST

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Library of Congress Adds Music From Gloria Estefan, Run-DMC To National Recording Registry

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: “This annual celebration of recorded sound reminds us of our varied and remarkable American experience.”

Sameer Rao Mar 21, 2018 2:26PM EDT

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'Paris is Burning,' 'Putney Swope' Among Films Selected for National Film Registry

The Library of Congress also selected “Blackboard Jungle” and the historical films of Solomon Sir Jones for preservation.

Sameer Rao Dec 15, 2016 10:35AM EST

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Carla Hayden is Our Nation's First Black Female Librarian of Congress

Dr. Hayden formerly served as the CEO of Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Sameer Rao Jul 14, 2016 10:49AM EDT

If confirmed, Carla D. Hayden would be only the 14th Librarian of Congress.

Obama Nominates First Black Librarian of Congress

It’s the Black History Month that keeps on giving.

Kenrya Rankin Feb 24, 2016 10:42PM EST