Erica Armstrong Dunbar

About the Author

Erica Armstrong Dunbar is a distinguished historian and author renowned for her illuminating explorations of African American women's experiences during the era of slavery and emancipation. As the Charles and Mary Beard Professor of History at Rutgers University, she brings a scholar's rigor and a storyteller's grace to her narratives, uncovering the resilience and agency of Black women often overlooked in traditional histories. Dunbar's work challenges conventional understandings of the American founding by centering the lives of enslaved individuals who shaped the nation's story. Her acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking 'Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge' and its young readers edition, as well as 'She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman,' have earned her widespread recognition, including awards and features in major media outlets. Through her writing, Dunbar not only preserves vital histories but also inspires contemporary conversations on race, freedom, and justice.