Wokeism, like many if not all religions, tells a simplistic yet emotionally inspiring story, which is why people believe:

“Once upon a time, there were good, loving, and peaceful POCs who lived in harmony with each other and nature. Until one day, the Evil White Man arrived on their shores and murdered, enslaved, and oppressed them all! After years of suffering exclusively at the hands of the Evil White Man, the peaceful POCs are now finally fighting back for Justice. May they prevail!”

After hearing this story, many listeners literally experience rapture and tears. Apparently, cold logic and dull historical facts don’t inspire the same sort of fervor.