After Woke: What Comes Next? | Helen Lewis, Musa al-Gharbi & Ralph Leonard

What comes after woke? This public event, hosted by The Equiano Project, brought together three brilliant thinkers to explore the cultural, political, and ideological shifts shaping the post-woke era. Journalist Helen Lewis chaired a compelling conversation with sociologist Musa al-Gharbi and writer Ralph Leonard about the meaning of wokeness, its rise and decline, and what might replace it. Presented by The Equiano Project, a forum committed to open debate on race, culture, and identity, this discussion dives into the contradictions of modern social justice movements, the role of symbolic elites, and the emerging challenges in an age of polarisation and mistrust. 📘 Featured Book: We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite by Musa al-Gharbi Available here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-Never-B... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @theequianoproject   About The Equiano Project: The Equiano Project, founded in August 2020 by Inaya Folarin Iman, is a debate, discussion, and ideas forum. We facilitate conversations about and promote the values of freedom, common humanity, and universalism. Learn more about The Equiano Project and our other events: www.theequianoproject.com 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on race, identity, and culture! 💫 Join us on our Journey to 10,000 Subscribers! 💫 Connect with The Equiano Project: https://x.com/EquianoProject   / theequianoproject     / theequianoproject   https://theequianoproject.substack.com 00:00 - Introduction by Helen Lewis 01:41 - Defining “woke” (or why it’s hard to define) 08:34 - What is Symbolic Capitalism? 12:05 - Personal politics 16:39 - Is the Great Awokening here? 20:11 - The social media era 27:31 - Wokeness and global export: France, UK, Anglosphere 33:00 - The “Woke Right”