Once the news of Dr. Francis’ passing dropped, the Saints, Xavier University, and former students weren’t the only ones who lined up to honor his legacy. Governor Jeff Landry, for one, painted the ...

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at 84 after battling a rare neurological condition, prompting President Donald ...

Donald Trump joked with Ben Carson that even the greatest speech fails after a fall, citing his predecessor and drawing laughter ...

TWO CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEERS LOST IN TWO DAYS, BOTH JESSE JACKSON AND NOW DOCTOR NORMAN FRANCIS, HAVE PASSED, BOTH LIVING FULL ...

Dr. Norman Francis, former HBCU president and influential leader in education and banking, died in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 94 on February 18, 2026.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted top Black administration officials, rejected accusations of racism and promised “a century more” of success for ...

Get the latest news as the U.S. and Iran end nuclear talks, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker takes aim at data centers, and House members depose Lex Wexner in their Epstein probe.

President Trump announced Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House Black History Month event celebrating its centennial milestone.

Norman C. Francis, the stalwart city leader in civil rights, business and education who led Xavier University for nearly half a century, ...

US-brokered talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations ended today in Geneva. In DC, the partial government shutdown continues as both parties remain deadlocked over DHS funding. Follow for live ...

US president says he will award former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson with presidential Medal of Freedom - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of education who played a pivotal role in helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, died Wednesday. He was 94. Community members, ...