Magic Johnson Pledges $500K Donation To Xavier University To Honor Former President Norman C. Francis

Magic Johnson Donates $500K to Xavier University

Magic Johnson has donated $500K to Xavier University in honor of Norman C. Francis, the first Black President of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The school organized a ceremony to honor the revered scholar, who had led the school for almost 50 years, and accepted the donation. This year, Xavier University is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and they unveiled a statue dedicated to the former president and civil rights lead…

Magic Johnson Pledges $500K Donation To Xavier University To Honor Former President Norman C. Francis

Magic Johnson has made a six figure pledge to commemorate a trailblazer. On May 9, 2025, Xavier University held a ceremony to commemorate Norman C. Francis, the first Black president of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), who also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush, notes WWLTV. Francis previously attended the school before pursuing a law degree at Loyola University New Orleans, LA. Upon r…