Definition
To take part in social justice activism; to fight against racism, oppression, etc.
How People Actually Use It
to do work, do you, do what you need to do, to get it done. Basically the urban verson of "Get R Done" orginated by larry the cable guy. "do the work" is used frequently on the show Rob & Big.
"Dietitian: "by that time do you usually feel overstuffed?" Big Black: "Nah by then its usually time to take a dump. its time to do the work.""
Source: Urban Dictionary