The term "woke," originating from African-American Vernacular English, signifies social consciousness and alertness to ...

The word "woke" is tossed around a lot in political and social debates all around the country. It's ramping up as Election Day draws near. The term carries different meanings and strong emotional ...

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution this week in the U.S. House of Representatives in an attempt to educate Republicans on the true meaning of “woke” and its connection to Black ...

The word “woke” has become polarizing. Project 2025, the mandate for conservative leadership, mentioned it thirty-five times, ...

Social issues, politics, and discussions of identity, class, and status are complex and inherently intertwined, fueling language, discourse, and discussions about topics that can manifest in a variety ...

Gary Houchens claims “It’s not hard to define ‘woke’” and proceeds to give what might be the sloppiest definition I have ever read in a newspaper. I’m a philosopher by training, so I know how to spot ...

A recent commentary in the Daily News admonished Christians for allowing their churches to go “woke.” Predictably, this was followed by letters to the editor alternately defending the concept of woke ...

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