Is 'Wokeness' Worth Saving

In this interview, sociologist Musa al-Gharbi discusses his book We Have Never Been Woke, critiquing how "wokeness" in symbolic professions like education and journalism often serves as a form of social capital rather than driving real change. Al-Gharbi challenges those in social justice circles to confront the contradictions within their own actions and reconsider the true impact of their work.

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This article was published in Sojourners on March 25th, 2025, and was written by Josiah R. Daniels.