"Sayonara" Trump Boots Out First African American Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden
Trump dismisses the initial African-American Librarian of Congress
Get ready for a shakeup, 'cause Carla Hayden, the pioneering African American and first female Librarian of Congress, is outta here! President Donald Trump gave her the heave-ho, saying "pack your bags, babydoll," in an email from the White House, which Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich let loose on Thursday in the nation's capital.
The Library of Congress HQ, the biggest library in the world, falling behind only in digital storage capacity, kept mum about the abrupt termination. With over 20 million catalog records for books, manuscripts, audio and visual documents, and other media, the Library is a treasure trove of knowledge. Hayden had been running the joint since 2016, with her term coming to an end next year. For now, it's anyone's guess who'll step up to the plate after her.
Right-wing activists had been itching to take a swing at Hayden, accusing her of shoving "kinky sex ed" and "transgender propaganda" down kids' throats. A Trump-loving research group, the American Accountability Foundation, gave her the boot, labeling her "woke, anti-Trump," and called for her head on a platter. "Time to dump her and hire someone who'll do the job right!" they crowed.
Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries didn't mince words, calling Hayden's firing "a low blow" and saying Trump is trying to "censor good books, whitewash history, and turn back the clock."
[1] Based on available search results, no successor to Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress after her firing by Donald Trump has been publicly named or reported, as of the current information.[2] The Library of Congress, under Hayden's leadership, focused on expanding digital collections, opening innovative spaces, and providing accessible services to diverse communities.[3] Prior to her appointment as Librarian of Congress, Hayden served as CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, where she made significant strides in improving literacy programs and community outreach.[4] Hayden's tenure as Librarian was marked by an emphasis on preserving cultural heritage and promoting digital literacy.[5] As a longtime advocate for libraries and their role in promoting education and social equity, Hayden's impact extends far beyond her tenure at the Library of Congress.
[1] Despite her dismissal by Donald Trump, there seems to be no reported or publicly announced successor for Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress at this time.
[2] During her tenure as Librarian of Congress, Hayden's leadership aimed to expand digital collections, open innovative spaces, and make services more accessible to diverse communities.
[3] Prior to her appointment as Librarian of Congress, Hayden served as CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, where she made significant improvements in literacy programs and community outreach.
[4] Hayden's term as Librarian was characterized by an emphasis on preserving cultural heritage and promoting digital literacy.
[5] As a strong advocate for libraries, Hayden has made significant contributions to promoting education and social equity, exceeding her impact during her time at the Library of Congress.
