210:, calling for Black progress through self-education and entrepreneurship. Francis was highly active in the District of Columbia's civic affairs. Both Francis and his wife served on the D.C. Board of Education, though he resigned in disappointment at lacking support to improve the education Black students. Francis had joined the board in 1887. In 1906, he joined the District of Columbia Board of Health. He served as pallbearer at
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