DARK WOKE: The Ideology That Hijacked a Generation | Forgotten History

Once “woke” meant staying alert to injustice. Today, its militant cousin — Dark Woke — uses fear, intimidation, and corporate power to reshape society. From critical race theory to billion-dollar ESG incentives, discover how a call for equality morphed into a tool for control, division, and political dominance. Who’s really pulling the strings — and what happens if they win? Watch to find out. Written and hosted by Mike Droberg. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.#DarkWoke #WokeCulture #CultureWar====================================================================Help support our channel:Forgotten History Merchandise: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/join====================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.heatonlewisbooks.comScreenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.comEditor:====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources:Kendi, Ibram X. How to Be an Antiracist. One World, 2019.Crenshaw, Kimberlé. “Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color.” Stanford Law Review, 1991.BlackRock, Inc. Annual Report & ESG Statements (2018–2023).U.S. Executive Order 14151 – “Ending Radical and Wasteful DEI Programs” (2025).U.S. Executive Order 14173 – “Restoring Merit-Based Hiring” (2025).Pew Research Center. “The Public’s Views on Wokeness and Political Correctness,” 2023.Axios. “Meta, Walmart, Target Quietly Scale Back DEI Initiatives,” March 2025.The Wall Street Journal. “The Backlash Against ESG Investing Gains Momentum,” Jan. 2024.NBC News. “From Woke to Broke? The Corporate Retreat from Diversity,” Feb. 2025.YouTube. “Ibram X. Kendi on Antiracism” – Interview Clip, timestamped in video.YouTube. “Corporate ESG Influence Explained” – Interview Clip, timestamped in video.