Paul E. Lovejoy is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of History at York University.

He is a leading proponent of revisionist interpretations of the history of the African diaspora, the founding Director of the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on the African Diaspora, and editor of the Harriet Tubman Series on the African Diaspora with Africa World Press.

His theoretical approach places Africa at the center of intellectual discourse on the African diaspora. His contributions to UNESCO include service on the International Scientific Committee of the UNESCO Slave Route Project: Resistance, Liberty, Heritage (1996-2012), his continued involvement as co-editor of the online series of essays by committee members, and a co-editor of the UNESCO General History of Africa, vol. 10, on Global Africa.