Awesome conversation about Woke in the Liberated Equity Diversity Inclusion Clubhouse Room. Really appreciated reviewing the history of the term, how it’s being used today and ideas about healing for justice producers. First used in the 1940s, the term “woke” has resurfaced in recent years as a concept that symbolises awareness of social issues and movement against injustice, inequality, and prejudice. James Baldwin said “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” Supremacy Culture wants you to be in denial. It pathologizes the word “woke” so that you’ll stop thinking. Not talking about racism is not the same as being anti-racist. To be in denial of supremacy culture is to be in support of it. Everyday we do not dismantle supremacy culture we increase its power. It’s killing us. Get woke. Stay woke.
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
https://www.clubhouse.com/room/M8K6vEZ8?utm_medium=club_replay
FURTHER READING
Stay woke: How a Black activist watchword got co-opted in the culture war.
WAKE UP! x3 https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiaalicklove/video/7198270631589219626?_r=1&_t=8Zu4tQcmyWR
What is the history of the word ‘woke’ and its modern uses?
The phrase originated from African American Vernacular English but has been gradually co-opted by right wing players to be used as an insult
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/woke-meaning-word-history-b1790787.html?amp
‘Positively dystopian’: Florida judge blocks DeSantis’ anti-woke law for colleges
A judge determined policies from the law violate First Amendment free speech protections along with due-process rights in the 14th Amendment on college campuses.
https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2022/11/17/florida-anti-woke-law-block-colleges-education-00069252
Managing your distress in the aftermath of racial trauma and stress
https://www.apa.org/topics/racism-bias-discrimination/managing-distress-racial-trauma
Managing the Toll of DEI Work: The [Diversity] Struggle is Real
http://www.theinclusionsolution.me/managing-the-toll-of-dei-work-the-diversity-struggle-is-real/
Gaming4Justice The Woke Clock by Maiamama https://youtu.be/L0S8lRP5yu0
Woke is being aware. It’s empowering. Its healthy. It’s awesome. I love being woke! Thanks Ron DeSantis for reminding us all to get the kids WOKE.
https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiaalicklove/video/7195262895112932650?_r=1&_t=8Zu6UsMybcY
Matthew Reynolds Consultancy