Terrance Tucker

Brand Ambassador of HBCU Times Groups

Terrance Tucker is the founder of the T.U.C.K. Project, a mentoring program aimed at promoting male achievement throughout the Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA regions. An extremely gifted and engaging motivational speaker, Terrance has spoken at over 100 middle and high schools and colleges; as well as five federal prisons and juvenile detention centersaround the South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina region. Mr. Tucker has also delivered over 40 keynote addresses. In addition to motivational speaking, Terranceteaches life skills courses at twoSouth Carolina federal prisons.  Terrance has devoted countless hours to ensuring that these young men have the tools to recognize and achieve their maximum potential. In addition to a focus on youth, the T.U.C.K. Project hosts a monthly outreach program where clothing and food are donated to the homeless community in downtown Columbia, SC. In doing so, he is demonstrating the importance of reaching back while reaching ahead.

Terrance, born and raised in Columbia SC, is a proud graduate of C.A Johnson High School and he is also a proud alumnus of South Carolina State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. In 2007, he was honored as South Carolina State University 2007 Scholar of the Year. Terrance is a heavily engaged member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and was voted the Epsilon Omega 2017 Citizen of the Year for his selfless dedication and community service efforts within the community. He has also recently been honored as an Unsung Hero by the Saving Our Children and Families (SOCAF), Inc. at their 10th Annual Award Luncheon. Terrance was recognized as a 2018 South Carolina Black Pages Top 20 under 40 professional. Mr. Tucker has also been awarded the 2018 South Carolina State University Alumni Association Outstanding Garnet & Blue Award for his community service efforts. In 2019, the T.U.C.K Project has hosted and sponsored over five successful male achievement summits.

Terrance’s Motto:

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It is imperative that we teach our future kings the principle that if service is beneath you, leadership will be beyond you. Each person you encounter knows something you do not. Learn from them.