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This week, it was announced that Dr. Norman C. Francis — civil rights leader and longtime president of Xavier University — has passed away at 94.
Today, Tavis Smiley honors his extraordinary life and legacy by revisiting their 2010 sit-down conversation, where Dr. Francis spoke about the mission of Xavier University, the power of faith, and why education is the key to unlocking the next generation’s future.
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