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 ...

It's a question I would like my Republican neighbors and friends to spend time with. What is woke? It is an adjective of African American vernacular meaning “aware of discrimination,” similar to the ...

The term "woke" has evolved significantly from its original meaning. Traditionally, it means being awake or conscious, but in recent years, it has taken on a broader, more political significance. The ...

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... What does the word 'woke' really mean, and where does ...

While starting as vernacular for being aware of racial and social injustice, the term “woke” has become a Republican buzzword to describe anything put forward by Democrats that Republicans think is ...

Episode 83: At its core, “woke” is a term that refers to being aware of social injustices and inequalities, particularly related to gender, race and ethnicity. The word originated in African American ...

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