Services

“So grateful for Professor William H. Turner’s recent lecture at Yale on ‘Growing up Black in Appalachia.’ His scintillating presentation was deeply moving and insightful . “ - Elijah Anderson, Yale University

“So grateful for Professor William H. Turner’s recent lecture at Yale on ‘Growing up Black in Appalachia.’ His scintillating presentation was deeply moving and insightful . “ - Elijah Anderson, Yale University

Public Speaking
Entertaining, informative talks on topics related to blacks in Southern Appalachia, race relations, history, and education.

After a keynote address at UNC Asheville’s African Americans in WNC & Southern Appalachia Conference. Photo by Peter Lorenz.

After a keynote address at UNC Asheville’s African Americans in WNC & Southern Appalachia Conference. Photo by Peter Lorenz.

Keynote Speaker:
·         Appalachian Regional Commission
·         Bates College
·        University of North Carolina Asheville
·         Centre College – Kentucky
·         100 Black Men – Knoxville, TN
·         Appalachian Studies Association
·         Kentucky State University
·         Louisville Urban League

Press:
Black hands building the south: William Turner discusses important role of Appalachia in black history (Johnson City Press, 2019)

Consulting
Comprehensive and innovative approaches for leaders in business, government, philanthropy and higher education in their goal to work with community-based organizations and marginalized communities.

In addition, I develop strategies to increase diversity and inclusion through strategic planning, executive coaching, and talent acquisition/retention.

My clients have included the Appalachian Regional Commission, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Salvation Army, Sara Lee Corporation, Winston-Salem Foundation and the Catholic Committee of Appalachia.