Dr. William H. Turner to visit Southeast Cumberland Campus

Tuesday, October 26, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College will host a luncheon for Dr. William H. Turner on the Cumberland Campus. Employees, students, and members of the community are invited to attend.

Dr. Turner and his contributions to research on African-American communities in Appalachia are well-known. His recent book, The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns, was published earlier this year. 

Below is a link to Dr. Turner’s biography. 

About — William H. Turner, PhD (whturnerphd.com)

“This is a rare opportunity to engage with someone who continues to have a major voice for people in our region,” said Southeast President Vic Adams. “We look forward to listening and being part of an important ongoing conversation.”

 

Dr. William H. Turner, author of The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns, will visit the Southeast Cumberland Campus.