Black Mathematician First To Have Research Displayed in Library of Congress
A little Black girl magic added with a passion for math equaled major success for this famed mathematician!...
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Library of Congress Selects Association of African American Financial Advisors Website for Inclusion in Web Archives
Recognition of AAAA's historical, cultural significance comes as Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee presents this association With certificate of Congressional Recognition...
National Recording Registry Inducts Music from Alicia Keys, Ricky Martin, Journey and More in 2022
Alicia Keys' "Songs in A Minor" joins the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The 2022 class includes hip-hop and Latin music, including Ricky Martin, Journey,...
Lionel Richie to Receive 2022 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
On May 17, Lionel Richie will receive endless love as the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree....
Your Child Can Read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
I learned about the 1,000 Books Foundation after reading about the 4-year-old phenomenon who has already read more than 1,000 books. Little Daliyah Arana of...
Carla Hayden, First Woman and African American Nominated to Lead Library of Congress
Carla Hayden is the first woman and first African American to be nominated to lead the world's largest library, the Library of Congress. She is...
President Obama Nominates First African American to Head Library of Congress
President Obama nominates Carla Hayden as new head of the Library of Congress, making her the first African American and woman to hold the position....
Library of Congress to House Rosa Parks Papers
The historical collection of American icon, Rosa Parks, will now be housed at the Library of Congress...
10 Facts About Children’s Author Walter Dean Myers
Famed author, Walter Dean Myers, was known for the storied tales of life in the eyes of the urban teenage boy. He died last week...
Library of Congress Acquires Video Archive of African American Icons
The Library of Congress has acquired HistoryMakers invaluable video collection that provides extensive content on black America's legacy....