Actor Lamman Rucker to kick-off FAMU’s Presidential Lecture Series

FAMU President Elmira Mangum will launch her Presidential Lecture Series today Monday, Feb. 23 with a master class for theatre students and other related majors. The master class will feature actor, educator, activist, and entrepreneur Lamman Rucker.

Rucker is the star of the new film “The Man in 3B,” and his previous credits include “Why Did I Get Married?,”  “Why Did I Get Married, Too?,” “The Undershepherd,” “Meet the Browns,” “The Temptations,” “Half & Half,” “As The World Turns,” and “All My Children.”

Rucker is a passionate activist and spokesperson for several non-profit organizations and community action initiatives, including Tied To Greatness, Art Creates Life, Green For All, Good Ground-Good Life, A.H.E.A.D., Inc., Inner City Industry, BET’s Rap-It-Up, the Black AIDS Institute, and the Magic Johnson Foundation.

“Mr. Rucker is an excellent example of what we strive to demonstrate to our students every day,” President Mangum said. “We want our students to graduate with an understanding of how excelling in their respective crafts can and will allow them to use their talents as a platform to positively impact others. The Presidential Lecture Series serves to encourage participants to be engaged in critical thinking, problem-solving, and in honing their skill sets in order to meet the needs of our society.”

Rucker, who has served in several educational capacities in the areas of arts and theatre, health and wellness, as well as entrepreneurship and financial empowerment, will provide students with nuggets of wisdom and tools for success both on stage and in service to the community.

The Presidential Lecture Series will bring to FAMU’s campus global leaders from various sectors to inspire, enlighten, and educate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community at-large.