Episode 90: The Co-Opting of ‘Woke’ and other Black Terms and Customs
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In this episode, we talk about the way that conservatives have latched onto the word “woke” in their culture war against the teaching of our nation’s racist history. We also discuss the trend for terms and customs that originate in the Black community to become a part of mainstream American society often with no credit or attribution and give our thoughts on the recent strike among Black tiktok creators. We conclude by spending time reflecting on our three years of marriage.
Resources:
Pruitt-Young, Sharon. Black TikTok Creators Are On Strike To Protest A Lack Of Credit For Their Work. NPR. July 1, 2021.
Respers France, Lisa. Iggy Azalea accused of 'Blackfishing' with darker-looking skin in latest music video. CNN. July 6, 2021.
Romano, Aja. A History of “Wokeness.” Vox. October 9, 2020.
Sanchez, Gabrielle. Black TikTokers, tired of being ripped off, will not create a dance for “Thot Shit” AV Club. June 24, 2021.
