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Rebecca Hankins is a Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in archival studies, library science, and social justice. Her work focuses on marginalized communities, including Black librarianship, Muslim representation in media, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. She leads initiatives such as the Gulf Coast Heritage Preparedness Initiative and the Digital Black Bibliographic Project, emphasizing cultural preservation and equitable access to information. Her research bridges academic theory and practical activism, addressing systemic inequities in libraries and archives. She has contributed to over 50 publications since 1995, with recent work exploring promotion/tenure processes for archivists and the portrayal of Muslim women in film/TV.
Her research interests include decolonizing archives, the intersection of religion and science fiction, and historical documentation of underrepresented groups. She has collaborated on projects like the Amistad Revolt reclamation and the Bibliography on Black Women’s Hair Research. Notably, she advocates for librarianship as a tool for social justice and has secured grants through Texas A&M’s President’s Excellence Fund.
While no scientific awards are listed, her impactful contributions include fostering inclusive academic environments and advancing cultural literacy through archives and educational resources. She remains active in conferences and workshops addressing diversity in academia and information sciences.
