Gabrielle Banks (she/her) is an emerging archivist from Chicago’s South Side, most interested in preserving and amplifying Black history through community-centered archival practices. She is currently completing her Masters of Library and Information Science with a specialization in archives and records management. Her experience spans digital and physical collections, metadata creation, and reference services at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and Chicago State University. As a BMRC Community Archives intern, she is excited to support the stewards of Black Chicago’s archival offerings while deepening her own understanding of archival practice.
