What does the Gen Z slang "woke" mean, and why it is being so frequently used

The term "woke," originating from African-American Vernacular English, signifies social consciousness and alertness to ...
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How 'woke' went from an expression in Black culture to a conservative criticism

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 ...