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Bob Woodson Lived a Life Dedicated to the Least, the Last, and the Lost

Robert L. “Bob” Woodson passed away earlier this week at the age of 89, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, service, and patriotism. 

Born in Philadelphia, Woodson and his four siblings were raised by their mother after his father died when he was nine. He quit high school at 17 and joined the Air Force, a decision that foreshadowed a career dedicated to causes bigger than himself.

In the decades that followed, he became active in the civil rights movement and worked for the National Urban League in the 1970s before becoming a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

In 1981, Woodson founded the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise to strengthen and support local organizations in low-income and working-class communities. That organization would later become known as the Woodson Center and grow into one of the most important institutions in the country.

I met Bob in 2021 and quickly learned why he was such a revered figure in conservative circles. He was genuine, selfless, and committed to applying biblical principles to his community work. He had a deep appreciation for history but used the darkest moments in our national story as an engine to power him forward, not keep him stuck in the past.

He often described his political philosophy as “radical pragmatism,” but his practice of realpolitik never included compromising his values. He believed that every person is imbued with dignity and capacity, a worldview........

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