The term "woke" used to have a different meaning. It was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923.

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

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Former Vice President Pence warned in a new essay that the conservative movement is being threatened by what he describes as “populist fervor” and the “transformation into the anti-woke movement.” “An ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The term “woke” originated in Black culture as awareness about racism and injustice, with roots traced to Marcus ...