Moment In Black History Made Today Carla Hayden

Carla Hayden

Carla Hayden became the first woman sworn in to take top ranks in the Library of Congress. She is now officially confirmed as the librarian of Congress, the second largest library in the world.

The Library of Congress holds 183 million items and 838 miles of bookshelves.

Carla Hayden is one of only 14 people to ever hold this position which dates back to the origin of the U.S. and she is the first African-American librarian of Congress.

Congratulations Carla!! #Formation

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