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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 Republicans — and some Democrats — as a pejorative for people thought to be too politically correct. 
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The Associated Press
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Create Date: 9/30/2025 9:40:43 PM 
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