Dr. Norman C. Francis: A Life of Civil Rights & Education
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Dr. Norman C. Francis, a civil rights icon and Xavier Universitys president for nearly five decades, passed away at 94. He transformed the school into a leading institution for Black students in medical fields and opened its doors to Freedom Riders. Tributes pour in as his body lies in repose Monday, with a memorial service and funeral Mass Tuesday, streaming online.
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