What is the relationship between wokeness and activism?

Mar 29, 2023 ... R&B singer-songwriter Erykah Badu says the term woke “doesn't belong to us anymore” after it has been misappropriated by conservatives. Oct 14, 2023 ... Woke capital. Coined by New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, this term describes brands that cast themselves as forces for social change on ... Feb 28, 2025 ... 'Woke' is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as 'originally: well-informed, up-to-date. Now chiefly: alert to racial or social discrimination and ... Mar 11, 2023 ... The “woke” insults came in response to the Dilbert decision, and as I said, I did not read them. Many people, however, wrote with civility to ... May 9, 2021 ... What does "woke" mean to you? Years ago it meant you were paying attention and weren't one of the mindless Sheep in society.. you weren't ... Jul 16, 2023 ... What does 'Woke' mean?People seem to be struggling to define the term 'woke' – a concept at the heart of the raging culture wars in many ... Mar 7, 2023 ... What does 'woke' mean? · Linda Wynn, Tennessee Historical Commission assistant director for state programs · Elijah Watson, OkayPlayer news and ... Sep 17, 2022 ... Social Sharing. The word "woke" — originally used to describe awareness of discrimination — has been adopted by figures on the political right ... Jul 19, 2023 ... The word has a long history. It was used in Black protest songs dating back to the early 20th century, including by Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead ... Mar 4, 2025 ... Where does the term come from? To be "woke" politically in the Black community means that someone is informed, educated and conscious of social ...