Pendulum
From "peak w*ke" to a new era of class-conscious activism, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna trace how "w*ke" evolved -- from 1923 down through the most recent focus on economic populism and practical justice. Drawing on voices like AOC and Chi Ossé, we explore what happens when movements mature -- and what "w*ke" means for leadership and community work.
Mentioned in the show
Episode 139: Wake Up… Stay Woke! – The [un]phased unedited podcast
How Woke Went From "Black" to "Bad" – NAACP Legal Defense Fund
What does the word 'woke' really mean, and where does it come from? - NPR
A history of “wokeness” - Vox
Where did “woke” come from, learn its musical history - AZ Central
A.O.C. Said ‘Woke 1.0 Was Crazy.’ But What Is It? – New York Times
What AOC gets right – and wrong – about ‘Woke 1.0’ – The Guardian US
Democrats reckon with ‘Woke 1’ as the party seeks to define an era — and distance itself from it – NBC News
