Erica Armstrong Dunbar is the Charles and Mary Beard Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University, specializing in African American history. She previously served as director of the Program in African American History at the Library Company of Philadelphia, further cementing her expertise in the field. Dunbar holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, where she also earned her master's degree after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dunbar has dedicated her career to researching and writing about African American history. Her scholarly work reflects a deep engagement with historical narratives, often exploring themes of race, gender, and identity. Outside academia, she enjoys reading extensively about African American history and has a passion for old-school hip-hop.