Carla D. Hayden

Carla D. Hayden

librarian United States

Dr. Carla D. Hayden is a distinguished librarian and the first African American and first woman to serve as the Librarian of Congress, having been appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016. Prior to her appointment, she was the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was recognized for her innovative approaches to library services and community engagement. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Hayden emphasized the importance of access to information and digital literacy, navigating the challenges posed by changing technologies and political landscapes. Her firing by the Trump administration in 2019 prompted significant backlash and discussions about the role of librarians in preserving democratic values.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,139
Power
151$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hungary 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 9,660,351 9,139 $160,000 151$
Totals 1 9,660,351 9,139 $160,000 151$
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Recent Mentions

Hungary Hungary: Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to lead the Library of Congress. 6

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United States United States: Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. 5

The New York Times: Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress