阿拉巴马州的塔斯基吉。 — Tuskegee University is proud to announce that actor, producer, 威尼斯人娱乐城 stuntman Maurice Johnson will serve as host of the Black Tie Gala during the Investiture Weekend of President 威尼斯人娱乐城 CEO Dr. Mark A. Brown ‘86. The gala will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CT at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa, with legendary R&B group The O’Jays performing live.

  

作为HBCU的毕业生和Omega Psi Phi Fraternity， Inc.的成员，约翰逊在好莱坞建立了令人印象深刻的职业生涯，拥有70多部电影和电视作品。 His versatile performances have been featured in productions such as 夏威夷五点, 《吸血鬼日记》, 好女孩, 芝加哥火焰队, 威尼斯人娱乐城 Tyler Perry’s 无论好坏. In 2025, Johnson made history as Dr. Ted Richardson on CBS’s 城门外, the first new network daytime drama in over two decades 威尼斯人娱乐城 the first to center on an African American family.

  

In addition to his television success, Johnson has appeared on the big screen in films such as 当树枝断了, 欢呼, 亿万富翁男孩俱乐部, 威尼斯人娱乐城 the Aretha Franklin biopic 尊重. His most recent work includes starring in the dramedy 操作:阿姨! alongside Tisha Campbell 威尼斯人娱乐城 Melissa De Sousa, 威尼斯人娱乐城 wrapping filming on the upcoming series 家园.

  

Beyond his acting career, Johnson is deeply committed to community service, supporting organizations such as The United Way, St. Jude, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 威尼斯人娱乐城 The Purple Affair for Alzheimer’s 威尼斯人娱乐城 Dementia research. He regularly mentors young men, contributes to homeless 威尼斯人娱乐城 women’s shelters in Los Angeles 威尼斯人娱乐城 Atlanta, 威尼斯人娱乐城 serves as a guest lecturer at HBCUs.

  

Johnson is a graduate of Albany State University, where he earned a bachelor’s©degree in speech 威尼斯人娱乐城 theatre 威尼斯人娱乐城 was an active scholar-athlete 威尼斯人娱乐城 community mentor.

  

The gala is one of several signature events during Investiture Weekend, September 19–21, 2025, celebrating the installation of Dr. Mark A. Brown ’86 as Tuskegee University’s 10th President 威尼斯人娱乐城 CEO.

  

For more information about the Investiture Weekend 威尼斯人娱乐城 to view the full schedule of events, please visit www.cingluar.com/inauguration.