The meaning of the term has changed over the years. President Donald Trump uses it frequently.

The term "woke," originating from African-American Vernacular English, signifies social consciousness and alertness to ...

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 ...

Think tank Third Way has urged Democrats to avoid niche or unfamiliar terms that could potentially alienate mainstream voters, releasing a memo listing nearly four dozen specific words and phrases.