Jul 19, 2023 · One word has become unavoidable on the campaign trail — woke. But what does it really mean and where does it come from? The word has a long and serious history in Black …

Dec 20, 2023 · Typically, “wokeness” and “woke ideology” are terms of abuse, used against a variety of practices that, despite their diversity, have a similar character. Often, what is …

Jan 31, 2025 · It was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923. "Woke" was meant to acknowledge the struggles of African Americans and was a word of …

Woke is an adjective derived from African-American English used since the 1930s or earlier to refer to awareness of racial prejudice and discrimination, often in the construction stay woke. …

May 19, 2025 · Woke is now defined in this dictionary as “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” and identified as …

Mar 4, 2025 · The definition of "woke" changes depending on who you ask. The term has recently been used by some conservatives as an umbrella term for progressive values, often using it …

A person described as “woke” is often seen as being sensitive to social issues, promoting inclusiveness, diversity, and equality. The term has also been associated with progressive …

In conservative circles “woke” has often been used disparagingly, critiquing what some perceive as overreach in social justice initiatives or political correctness. This shift is evident in...

Apr 25, 2025 · The word woke has become a familiar part of political discourse especially over the last few years. Once used to describe awareness of social injustice, it is now often used as a …

3 days ago · The Battle Over Wokeness: Definition, Debate, and Political Power From cancel culture to critical theory, wokeness fuels political battles worldwide — but what does it really …