May 19, 2025 · Woke is a slang term that has made its way into the mainstream from some varieties of African American English. In AAE, awake is often rendered as woke, as in, “I was …

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.

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 · What is the definition and origin of 'woke'? The term "woke" used to have a different meaning. It was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923. …

What is Woke? The term “woke” originates from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), where it initially meant being awake or alert.

Mar 4, 2025 · Conservatives are using ‘woke,’ a term coined by Black Americans, against progressive ideals of social justice during this midterm election cycle.

Nov 2, 2025 · Working-class voters think Dems are 'woke' and 'weak,' new research finds The extensive research project shows the challenges and openings for the party in winning back …

Sep 30, 2025 · The expression ‘stay woke’ started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past decade it has been used by Republicans — and some Democrats — as a pejorative …

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 …