Super Mrs. C.
Apr 20, 2023

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"Strictly grammatical terms" are prescriptive. In black vernacular, "woke" is the present tense, as its meaning is "to be awake or aware." It continues to be a continual state of being, so to speak, so it definitely does not imply an end. (I say that as an English Major and grammar nerd.)

Despite my older age, I remain curious, and proudly so. As a black person, however, I must remain perpetually "woke" for my own safety. Let the right attempt to use it as a pejorative, which they can do because not enough people know what it really signifies. Let's teach them and continue to use the term proudly. Stay woke.

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Super Mrs. C.
Super Mrs. C.

Written by Super Mrs. C.

Retired teacher. Humorous essayist about Life. Serious essayist about politics and “race.” Aspiring world saver. Cat mama. We can do better than this.

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