# @historicallyblacksince on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVb30riAWCY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58196375-historicallyblacksince-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/13bd2da435.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-03T20:21:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Historically Black Since- HBCU (@historicallyblacksince) — https://gondola.cc/historicallyblacksince

## Caption

Paying homage to the life and legacy of long term Xavier University of LA  President, Dr. Norman C. Francis, who was laid to rest today.🙏🏾 Our campus team ii.mya.ii created this video, which details more about his life and impact of XULA - Check it out. 

🤍💛About Dr. Francis life , Mya writes:

“A champion for civil rights. A servant leader in education. A visionary who believed deeply in the power of students to change the world.

Because of his unwavering commitment, countless lives were transformed and pathways were created where none existed before👏🏾…

His legacy will forever live on through the Xavier family and all who walk in purpose because of his impact. Rest in peace, Dr. Norman C. Francis.”

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#NormanCFrancis #HBCULegacy #XULA #historicallyblacksince #blackexcellence

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- **Views:** 897
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## Tags

normancfrancis, hbculegacy, blackexcellence, xula, historicallyblacksince

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