S4·E103 Will Packer
Aired March 17, 2026
Synopsis
In this special episode, "The Jennifer Hudson Show" spotlights the legacy and influence of HBCUs and the impactful work of Student Freedom Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting HBCU students, and its inaugural fundraising concert, AWAREFEST. Hitmaker and film and TV producer Will Packer stops by to talk about his upcoming film "You, Me & Tuscany" and AWAREFEST. Then, president and CEO of the Student Freedom Initiative Keith Shoates and Jennifer talk about the organization's mission. Tune in for a special performance from DRUMLine Live, a theatrical performance group based on the HBCU marching band tradition founded by Don P. Roberts, a former drum major and trumpet player with the renowned Florida A&M University Marching 100.