You've probably seen the word “woke” being used on Twitter and find yourself confused by what it means.
According to Urban Dictionary, “Woke” refers to being in a state of awareness: “Being Woke means being aware.. Knowing whats going on in the community” specifically relating to racism and social injustice.
Woke Twitter is an extension of that awareness.
It is a platform for Twitter users to chastise, reprimand and criticise those who often make sexist, racial, homophobic and classist remarks.