I’ve always disliked “woke” because it usually means “contrarian.” How and why have "woke" black celebs existed throughout their inception in the 20th century? What roles have black athletes played? From sneaky republican greed to white supremacist logic about misogyny to conspiracy theorist thinking, what compels "woke" black celebrities to speak their mind on politics and social issues, even if those arent their areas of expertise? How does it impact the black community, especially in a world where misinformation is rampant? (Nick Cannon, Joe Louis, Wilt Chamberlain, Richard Nixon, Leah Wright Riguer, Jesse Owens, J Cole, Killer Mike, Alf Landon, Sammy Davis Jr. NoName, The Loneliness of The Black Republican, The Ohio State University, All Pro Chicken, Brady Keys) Love the content? Support for $1/month on https://patreon.com/intelexualmedia Sources, essays, exclusive videos, a podcast, reading lists, and much more are available ON PATREON.