Left to right: President of Xavier Dr. Reynold Verret, Councilmember Helena Moreno, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Dr. Norman C Francis, Councilmember Jay Banks, Chair of Xavier Board of Directors Justin Augustine, Vice-Chair of City Council Renaming Commission, Mark Raymond, Councilmember Kristin Palmer
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Story and Photos by Brier Evans Data News Weekly Contributor
The New Orleans City Council officially renamed South Jefferson Davis Parkway to South Norman C. Francis Parkway on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the former President of Xavier University of Louisiana. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, City officials, family and friends masked up to commemorate Dr. Norman C. Francis, 89, at the ceremony where U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris sent formal remarks to recognize Francis’ Legacy.
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