"After more than four decades in journalism, I'm happy to finally be able to say the words, ‘I'm retiring,'" Woods said. "Though the attacks on the work of diversity, equity and

NPR Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods will retire May 2, according to a Wednesday staff memo. Woods has worked for NPR since 2010. CEO Katherine Maher announced his retirement in the memo, which was obtained by Current.

Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods announced he'll retire after a 46-year career in journalism and 15 years at NPR, as the issue he has championed takes center stage in political discourse.

NPR’s chief diversity officer is stepping down as the network stares down a federal investigation that aims to pull its funding, according to a report. On Wednesday, Keith Woods, 66, said he was retiring after 15 years at the public broadcaster – even as President Trump targets diversity programs and urges companies to reverse the controversial policies.