Turner
Walter Turner brings a comprehensive knowledge of African history and current events to his talks on South Africa and U.S.-Africa foreign relations. Mr. Turner is a Professor of History and Ethnic Studies at the College of Marin and Chair of the Department.
He is the President of the Board of Directors for several San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits, including Sound Vision, Global Exchange, and the Institute for a New South Africa, which provides local government skills training for South African citizens.
He also produces and hosts the popular Pacifica Radio program "Africa Today," which airs weekly on KPFA in Berkeley, California. He has assisted human rights projects around the world, working closely with political prisoners and sustainable community development.
Topics covered
Africa and the African Diaspora
South African History and Current Events
U.S.-Africa Foreign Relations
If you would like to plan a speaking event with Walter, please email him at wintersnfall [at] hotmail.com