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A woke bae is the Platonic ideal of a partner. Nothing engenders love like someone who is down for the cause, has a deep interest in social justice, and maintains a keen sense of awareness of the world in which we live.
Want to determine if your bae is adequately woke? Take them on one of these activism-centric dates, so you'll know if it's real.
1. Add a little green to the local scene
Step 1: Bike to a nursery to cop some plants and trees. Bonus points for getting to your destination pollution-free.
Step 2: Get down and dirty (in the soil), and plant your new greenery in a community garden. Urban-conservation organizations, such as NYC's MillionTrees and Los Angeles' City Plants, can help you get involved with tree-planting events, and even provide free trees for your home or neighborhood.
2. Get down on sustainable eats
If you live in New York City, head over to the Snowday food truck, which "trains and employs formerly incarcerated youth in hopes of helping them find work and keeping them out of prison," according to its website. Not only is Snowday's food sustainable and locally sourced, it’s absolutely delicious. Check the truck's Twitter feed to find its location for date night.
Karma Kitchen, a self-described "pay-it-forward" eatery, also has various locations across the United States and internationally. Entirely volunteer-run, Karma Kitchen's pay-as-you-wish policy inspires a spirit of generosity that will leave you and bae feeling full and #blessed.
3. Attend a local protest
Fight for $15 an hour for fast-food workers, march in a Black Lives Matter protest, and join a pro-LGBT rally. These are all worthwhile causes, so decide what you both feel most passionate about, and lend your voices—together.
4. Cuddle for a cause
Change.org and chill. Instead of binge-watching House of Cards on Netflix, spend a night in, browsing campaigns and petitions to sign to show your support for meaningful causes. Order takeout, snuggle up together, and change the world with a few keystrokes—all from the comfort of your bed.
5. Keep it local while supporting locals
Go shopping at a farmers' market, and cook an extra meal for someone in need. Not only does this two-pronged approach support local farmers who sell organic produce, it also gives back to your community.
Another option? Volunteer to serve hot meals at a homeless shelter for date night.
Go on, and spread the love—after all, it's the woke-bae way.
