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Bookmark or Share- What does 'woke' mean in politics? How the term has changedIt was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923. "Woke" was meant to acknowledge the struggles of African Americans and a word of empowerment for some Black people.
- What does being woke mean? - USA TODAYOnce a term used by Black Americans, woke culture is now an ideology that Republicans are rallying against ahead of 2024. What is 'wokeism'?
- Woke Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of WOKE is aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice) —often used in contexts that suggest someone's expressed beliefs about such matters are not backed with genuine concern or action.
- Here’s what ‘woke’ means and how to respond to it - The ConversationOften, what is dismissed as “woke” is a new practice that is recommended, requested, enacted or enforced as a replacement for an old one. These practices range from changing the names of streets,...
- What does the word 'woke' really mean, and where does it come from ...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 culture.
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