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Will packer famu1/16/2024 ![]() His late father, Will Packer Sr., made him remember the poem in high school but its words rang true once on The Hill. He spoke from the heart, quoting wise words from the poem "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley. Packer beamed with pride, scanning the crowd of students, alumni, classmates and celebrities, including R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, who sang at his wedding. ![]() View Gallery: Florida A&M holds housing step show as part of homecoming festivities In addition, FAMU announced it received a $1.5 million donation from the Knight Foundation to add multimedia functionality to the school's new amphitheater. "I choose to look at it as not just an honor for me as an individual but what I represent – an (Historically Black College and University) grad who came into FAMU without having any Hollywood connections or knowledge of the industry, who was able to go and find my voice, find my vision, find my passion and shape my dream and have been able to be successful doing that," Packer said. "It's hard to overstate how big this is for me personally." The sight of a sea of orange and green-clad family, friends and supporters before him, just steps away from a stage that will be a springboard for others to dream and dazzle, was enough to leave Packer in awe and humbled. In addition, Packer is slated to produce the upcoming Oscars in March. ![]()
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