Barbara Lee: “In 2010 it began to be used widely, primarily by Black Americans to…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2024

In 2010 it began to be used widely, primarily by Black Americans to bring awareness to social inequities such as racial injustice, sexism, and denial of LGBTQ+ rights. Today, the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ``woke'' as ``aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues, especially issues of racial and social justice.'' Also, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary quotes me from a speech I gave several years ago: ``We have a moral obligation to `stay woke,' take a stand and be active; challenging injustices and racism in our communities. . . .'' ____________________

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Barbara Lee

Democratic · California

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Sep 20, 2024

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