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. The term …

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 culture.

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 empowerment for some …

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 dismissed as “woke”...

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 movements, social …

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 U.S. slang.

3 days ago · The adjective “woke” originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a call to stay alert to racial injustice, with documented uses at least as early as the 1920s–1940s and explicit …

Mar 6, 2025 · 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 negative …

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 movements in 2020. But...