Media

United Shades of America

United Shades of America host W. Kamau Bell brought CNN’s cameras to Lynch, KY so Dr. Turner could show him what was so special about growing up Black in Appalachia.

Janus Adams Show

Dr. Turner discussed The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns on the Janus Adams Show.

DAAP School of Planning Lecture Series

Dr. Turner participated in University of Cincinnati’s DAAP School of Planning Lecture Series, discussing his award-winning book The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns.

Logan Center Blues: YOU SO COUNTRY!

Dr. Turner was a featured speaker for the University of Chicago’s Blues at Logan Center event, YOU SO COUNTRY!

2022 Fahe Annual Meeting

On the opening night of the 2022 Fahe Annual Meeting, attendees heard keynote remarks from renowned author, academic, and historian of the African American experience in Appalachia, Dr. Bill Turner.