Just saw this news:
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
Hayden was notified in an email late Thursday from the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press. Confirmed by the Senate to the job in 2016, Hayden, the longtime leader of Baltimore’s library system, was the first woman and the first African American to be librarian of Congress.
“Carla,” the email began. “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service.” A spokesperson for the Library of Congress confirmed that the White House told Hayden she was dismissed.
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Donald Trump just fired my dear friend Dr. Carla Hayden—the Librarian of Congress—via email. This is disgraceful. The Library of Congress represents some of the best America has to offer. Equal access to learning for all.
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— Senator Ed Markey (@markey.senate.gov) May 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Chitown Kev covered Dr. Hayden for Black Kos:
Black Kos, Tuesday's Chile: An appreciation for Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress
I wrote about her for Black Music Sunday, when she invited Lizzo to play James Madison’s flute:
Black Music Sunday: Much ado about Lizzo and James Madison's flute
Yet another example of Trump’s racist/sexist agenda at work.
