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Video: Why Elitism Is a Bigger Problem Than Racism—Bob Woodson
December 29, 2020
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Bob Woodson has dedicated the past forty years to helping people in impoverished communities overcome the social ills that surround them, from crime to drug addiction. In an area that had 53 murders in just two years, Woodson once helped two warring gangs meet in his office and negotiate a truce. As a result, there…
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