By Robert L. Woodson Sr. Black America must declare a one-year moratorium on whining about racism. Not because racism has disappeared, and not to soothe the sensitivities of white America—but because grievance has become a shield protecting predators within our...
The Enduring Success of Piney Woods School | Opinion
by Jason L. Riley Piney Woods, Miss. It’s no revelation that Dixie has long lagged other parts of the country—be it economically, educationally or otherwise—or that Mississippi has long been the region’s poster child for underachievement. A defining feature of...
CAN Story – Dr. Keli Christopher – STEM Greenhouse
“As leaders of organizations, many of us are so busy doing the work that we can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why it’s such a blessing to have partners like the Woodson Center, who advocate on our behalf.” – Dr. Keli Christopher, STEM Greenhouse Today, we’re...
Opinion: Radical Grace – the power that evil cannot defeat
By Bob Woodson In a world addicted to outrage, an act of radical grace can sound almost unthinkable. We’re stuck in an economy of retribution. We have a culture of vengeance and anxiety and spiraling distrust that’s bearing evil, tragic fruit: a rise in...
CAN Story – Luis Villarreal – Master’s Apprentice Program (MAP)
“Your [Woodson Center] gift to us, the mini-grant, has been instrumental in catapulting our graduates forward. Many of these individuals come from economically challenged backgrounds, and some are former inmates. Thanks to your support, they can graduate from our...
The Civil Rights Movement can guide America out of a violent Spiral | Opinion
By Bob Woodson America has a serious problem, as evidenced by multiple school shootings and a political assassination all within the span of two weeks. What’s less obvious is that the lessons of history give us the solutions, if only we bothered to see them. First, we...
We Need More Than Police to Solve the DC Crime Problem | Opinion
By Bob Woodson President Donald Trump is being denounced for deploying the National Guard and federal law enforcement agents on the streets of Washington, D.C. His critics, especially members of the Congressional Black Caucus, accuse him of “militarizing”...
Jaiden Hughes – A Renewed Vision for America
The Woodson Center is proud to spotlight Jaiden Hughes, a dedicated supporter who drove 11 hours and back from Lafayette, Indiana to Cape Charles, Virginia to attend A Pathway to American Renewal, an empowering event hosted by the Center. Jaiden, a senior and finance...
The Media and the Mob in Cincinnati | Opinion
The racial narrative leads major news organizations to ignore a violent attack on two white people. By Robert L. Woodson Sr. When a mob violently attacked two people in downtown Cincinnati last week, video of the beat-down spread across social media. But not a single...
Wall Street Journal’s Jason Riley Applauds A Pathway to American Renewal | Opinion
By Jason L. Riley In his introduction to “A Pathway to American Renewal,” a new collection of essays by scholars and grassroots activists on how to revitalize low-income communities, the volume’s editor, Robert Woodson Sr., describes himself as “a...