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By: Stephen Winick
This is our second post about the Green Man, a figure from traditional folk culture. It traces the meaning of the phrase "Green Man" from the 16th to the 20th centuries, providing a wealth of historical references to "green men," which were wild men covered in leaves, often armed with clubs. The post is richly illustrated with appearances of the Green Man in paintings, sculptures, engravings, and other artworks.
Posted in: Folklife Today
The amount of people who owe their lives to Dr. Charles R. Drew is beyond measure. The African American physician and surgeon pioneered the preservation of blood and plasma at the start of World War II and remained a leading authority on the subject for the rest of his career. He is responsible for America's first major blood banks and introduced the use of mobile blood donation and transport stations—later known as “bloodmobiles.”
Posted in: Headlines & Heroes
When Justice Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020, she left a lasting and wide-ranging legacy, most notably in her lifelong fight for women's rights and gender equality. Perhaps a lesser-known aspect of her influence is her impact on copyright law.
Posted in: Copyright
Last year, LC Labs worked with partners across the Library and outside its walls to advance the Digital Strategy. Here’s a look back at some of our work on the strategy’s goals of opening the treasure chest, connecting, and investing in our future, and a preview of this year’s plans. In the coming year, we …
Posted in: The Signal
By: Naomi Coquillon
A dance challenge inspired by Presidents' Day and the video directory of the American Ballroom Collection.
Posted in: Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
By: Naomi Coquillon
Call for questions from kids for an upcoming program with author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds.
Posted in: Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
The following guest post is by Katherine Blood, Curator of Fine Prints, Prints & Photographs Division In honor of African American History Month, this gathering of extraordinary individual and group portraits by contemporary artists features works that speak of community, family, and the envisioned past, present, and future. Nelson Stevens’s vibrant screenprint called Spirit Sister, …
Posted in: Picture This
By: Brian McCurdy
For this week's feature on American Composers and Musicians, we will look at the remarkable life and work of jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker. He will perform a free virtual concert, which will begin streaming on the Library's YouTube page on Wednesday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m.
Posted in: NLS Music Notes
By: Naomi Coquillon
On the anniversary of Rosa Parks's birth, this post considers her as represented in the exhibition Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words and suggests related activities and resources for families.
Posted in: Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
By: Brian McCurdy
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress, will kick off its 90th anniversary celebration with a free virtual concert by jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker on Wednesday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m. (EST), and you're invited!
Posted in: NLS Music Notes