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. …

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 …

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 …

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 U.S. slang. It originated …

Jun 30, 2023 · Examples of being woke include supporting affirmative action, gender-neutral bathrooms, and taking a knee during the national anthem. While on the left it’s seen as a virtue …

Mar 4, 2025 · To be "woke" politically in the Black community means that someone is informed, educated and conscious of social injustice and racial inequality, Merriam-Webster Dictionary …

Jan 31, 2025 · For years, conservative activists, lawmakers and politicians have used the term "woke" as a slam against progressive values and liberal initiatives. Knox County Mayor Glenn …

Aug 10, 2024 · Originally rooted in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), “woke” has evolved over the decades, shifting from a term of cultural consciousness to a symbol of social …

Mar 7, 2023 · “Woke” began in Black vernacular as a warning to be wary of racism. It was adopted by liberal social justice advocates during the Black Lives Matter and Me Too …

May 11, 2023 · Wokeism is a term used to describe a social and political movement that seeks to address and correct social injustices, inequality, and discrimination. It emphasizes recognizing …