The backlash against “woke” and “wokeness” bubbled up in the 2010s, amid discussions about including more Black history in ...
Wake Forest canceled LGBTQ History Month proclamation after public backlash. Mayor Vivian Jones cited conflicting community views in withdrawing support. Facebook post announcing decision drew nearly ...
The expression “stay woke” started out as an affirmation for African Americans. In the past decade it has been used by some Republicans — and some Democrats — as a pejorative for people thought to be ...