Category: African American History

Refined by: (Author) Jennifer Ezell

Four teen interns, two males and two females, stand in front of two white boards with text on them while facing a woman in a blue suit. The woman's back is to the camera and her hands are raised as she speaks with the teenagers.

Teen Interns Reflect: Literature, Poetry, and Art in the Library’s Collections

August 6, 2025

This summer, teens learned about the Library of Congress as part of the High School Summer Internship. Follow along as five program participants preview The Source, the Library’s new education center, by sharing about the literature, poetry, and art that they connected with this summer.

Posted in: African American History, For Teens, Researching, The Source, Writing

A high school marching band walks in lines past a wood-clad saloon. The band members wear blue and white uniforms with white hats and feather plumes. In the center of the photo is a bass drum player, followed by trumpet players. Sitting along the sidewalk are town members watching a the band pass.

Coming Home with the Library

October 16, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer Ezell

Explore the Library of Congress' collections to find images and articles about your hometown, inspired by the traditions of homecoming.

Posted in: African American History, Dance, Events, For Kids, For Teens, Researching

Six teenagers stand in a line smiling at the camera. Behind them are white marble pillars. They are dressed in business attire.

Teens Collect Memories at the Library of Congress

October 2, 2024

Posted by: Jennifer Ezell

Six teenagers participated in the Library of Congress' High School Summer Internship, researching collections inspired by the exhibition, Collecting Memories in the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery.

Posted in: African American History, Asian American History, Biographies, Books & Author Programs, Comics & Cartoons, Events, Exhibitions, For Teens, High School Internships, Researching

Refined by: (Author) Jennifer Ezell