Anoa Changa

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.

Tyre Nichols Family Holds Press Conference

Tyre Nichols: Black Cops Also Uphold White Supremacy

The fact that the officers were Black doesn’t change the underlying issues of policing, brutality and white supremacy.   

 2 months ago
01.24.23
Protests Continue Across Country In Wake Of Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Roe at 50 - Reproductive Justice Stories To Revisit

NAACP Vice President of Policy and Legislative Affairs Portia Reddick White said "any attack on our fundamental human rights is…

 2 months ago
01.22.23
Los Angeles Premiere of "You People" - Red Carpet

International Fetish Day Draws Lively Chatter

Celebrated on the third Friday in January, International Fetish Day was created to acknowledge consensual erotic practices between adults.   

 2 months ago
01.22.23
2023 King Holiday Observance - Beloved Community Commemorative Service

King’s Beloved Community Demands A Transformative Mindset

A commitment to bringing King’s beloved community into fruition requires a mindset shift to transform unjust systems.

 2 months ago
01.17.23
CuraLeaf, billboard promoting Medical Cannibis Home Delivery service, Queens, New York

Cannabis Company Curaleaf Releases Impact Report

Through its Rooted in Good initiative, Curaleaf prioritizes sharing wealth and opportunities with those disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs.

 2 months ago
01.10.23
South Carolina State Capitol Building

S.C. Redistricting Ordered Fixed

Maps drawn by Republicans were racial gerrymandering, a court ruled.

 2 months ago
01.11.23
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Support Purpose Driven Black Media

Black outlets have an important duty and commitment to Black audiences.

 3 months ago
01.01.23
Happy Mother Embracing her Daughter at Home

5 Tips For Managing Grief During The Holidays

Here are five tips for getting through challenging moments.

 3 months ago
12.24.22
House Select Committee to Investigate The January 6th Attack On The U.S. Capitol Holds Final Meeting

Jan. 6 Report Is 'Road Map To Justice'

Thompson said that while the committee’s work was ending, there was still a long road ahead for the nation.  

 3 months ago
12.20.22
Teen Vogue Summit 2022

'Grown-ish' Star Marcus Scribner Supports Climate Changemakers

The program provides each participant with $20,000, mentorship and opportunities for collaboration. 

 3 months ago
12.13.22
Urban One HIV Event

HIV Epidemic Still Impacts Black Community

Conversations about HIV and AIDS and its ongoing impact on Black communities and families aren’t relegated to specially designated days. 

 3 months ago
01.24.23
"Wicked City" Premiere

Vanessa Bell Calloway Talks 'Wicked City'

The show parallels the real experiences and challenges facing young women coming of age.  

 3 months ago
12.11.22
Georgia Holds Senate Runoff Election Between Rafael Warnock And Herschel Walker

How Georgia's Election Law Made Voting More Difficult

Passed in 2021, SB 202 made impacted election administrators' ability to carry out the Georgia Senate runoff election effectively, thanks…

 4 months ago
12.07.22
Georgia Prepares For Runoff Senate Election

Abortion Motivating Factor For GA Voters

“Everybody wants the same access,” said Nalah Lewis, Georgia organizer with Planned Parenthood Votes.

 4 months ago
12.05.22
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Georgia Runoff Tour Aims To Motivate Voters

"We're not vote shaming; we're vote encouraging," said Amanda Hollowell of When We All Vote.

 4 months ago
12.05.22
Justice For Black Lives

Remembering Tamir Rice

Tamir would have been 20 years old.

 4 months ago
11.22.22
two surveillance cameras on the wall of a public building

Groups Demand FTC End Tech Abuse

According to the groups, some data practices lead to "serious civil rights violations."

 4 months ago
11.21.22
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Civil Rights Groups Object To Trump's Twitter Reinstatement

Musk allegedly broke commitments to civil rights groups when he reinstated the former president after the results of a Twitter…

 4 months ago
01.26.23