Former Black Studies Dissertation Scholar: Erica Lorraine Williams' new book is now out and already receiving high praises, as it was announced the Winner of the National Women's Studies Association/University of Illinois Press First Book Prize.

After recently completing her first book signing at the National Women's Studies Association conference in Cincinnati, she will be holding an additional signing of her award winning book at the AAA meetings next Friday (11/22/2013) from 3-4pm.