About Anoa Changa

Anoa Changa (she/her/hers) is a southern-based movement journalist and retired federal government attorney. She currently serves as NewsOne’s weekend editor where she covers news on politics, elections, culture, and justice. Anoa transitioned from a freelance contributor for NewsOne to full-time status in 2021. She also hosts the podcast “The Way with Anoa,” which explores pop culture and politics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

The Republican attack on Black political participation pre-dates Trump and requires our full attention and collective effort.

The families of women who died as a result of state abortion bans in Texas and Georgia share their stories in hopes of raising awareness. 

Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to accept the Republican version of freedom papers after Democratic lawmakers successfully broke quorum. 

Economic boycotts have a long history in American politics as a means of driving change and bringing entrenched power structures to their knees. 

A diverse coalition is standing up to Trump’s attempted D.C. takeover, rejecting the technicalities and alleged legality of Trump’s move in the interim. 

The 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act demands a sustained commitment to building and sustaining Black political power beyond the ballot box. 

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, which has served Louisiana residents for over 40 years, will cease operations at the end of September.

While American labor organizer Chris Smalls has been freed from Israeli detention and returned home, the people of Gaza are still suffering.

Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle’s “good genes” ad campaign is problematic given the increasing attacks on inclusivity by the far-right-controlled government.

Four years after redistricting began, the Florida Supreme Court upheld DeSantis’ maps diluting Black voter power.

Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis, groups mobilize to continue his fight for civil rights, voting rights, and justice. 

The racist, Islamophobic tirade aimed at Rep. Ilhan Omar demands we stop allowing hate to masquerade as political discourse.