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Two female figures pouring forth coins from cornucopias. A king, soldier, musician, painter, gambler and laborer are trying to get their share of the wealth.

Santa Baby, a Platinum Mine

Posted by: Natalie Burclaff

The lyrics to the holiday hit song "Santa Baby" feature a wish list of expensive things, but platinum is the only item in the song that the United States government considers a critical material. Unwrap the history of this important metal at the Library of Congress.

Posted in: Business, Chemistry

Book cover with the title White Burgers Black Cash, Fast Food from Black Exclusion to Exploitation. Author Naa Oyo A Kwate in a photo to right

Dr. Naa Oyo A. Kwate talks “White Burgers, Black Cash: Fast Food from Black Exclusion to Exploitation,” Oct 30

Posted by: Natalie Burclaff

Join us virtually on October 30 at 1p.m. (ET) for a discussion with author Dr. Naa Oyo A. Kwate about her book, "White Burgers, Black Cash: Fast Food from Black Exclusion to Exploitation" and how she utilized various Library resources to provide a well-researched account of the racial dynamics that have shaped the fast-food industry.

Posted in: African American History, African Americans, Business, Lunchtime Lectures and Videos