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.

Attorney General Garland Delivers Policy Address On Domestic Terrorism

Garland's Domestic Terror Policy Targets White Extremism

Attorney General Merrick Garland clarifies the U.S. approach to violent white nationalists and far-right extremists, promising to protect civil liberties…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
EL SALVADOR-US-SOTOMAYOR

Sotomayor Urges Congress To Fix Crack Sentencing Disparity

At a time when conservatives are sweeping history aside, Sotomayor’s concurring opinion provides a framework for Congress to fix the…

 2 years ago
10.05.21
Black Voters Matter Freedom Bus Tour

Black Voters Matter Launches Juneteenth Freedom Ride Tour

Launching on Juneteenth, the "Blackest" bus in the country and local and national partners will tour 9 southern cities to…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
Vanity Fair And Barneys New York Private Dinner In Celebration Of "La La Land"

Black Workers Sue ACLU For Employment Discrimination

Within the past year, two Black employees have filed lawsuits against the ACLU alleging discrimination and retaliatory action for raising…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
June 9, 2021, Chandler USD Governing Board Business Meeting

Critical Race Theory Used To Attack School Leader

A champion of equity in education, Lindsay Love planned to attend a conference for school board members in urban districts.…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
Global Grain Prices Set To Soar Amid Fears Of Wheat Shrotage Due To Drought

Black Farmers' Aid Paused Because White Farmers Sued

The legal challenge to historic aid for Black farmers ignores the previously established history of discrimination by the USDA and…

 2 years ago
06.12.21
Faith Leaders Voting Rights Rally in Georgia

'We Ain't Going Back'

Faith leaders and elected officials gathered Tuesday to pray and demand action on federal voting rights legislation.

 2 years ago
10.03.21
Barack Obama interviewed by Anderson Cooper on CNN

Obama Says Right-Wing Media Is Stoking White Fear

During a CNN interview with Anderson Cooper, former President Barack Obama called out right-wing media outlets that misinform and fan…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
Unrecognizable senior woman asks nurse question about medication

How New Alzheimer's Drug Will Affect Black Communities

The first Alzheimer's drug approved in nearly 20 years could be a game-changer for Black patients, who are more likely…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
SENATE VOTE

Joe Manchin Doesn't Care About Black West Virginians

The Democratic Senator from West Virginia penned an op-ed opposing Democracy reform legislation, citing a lack of bipartisan support despite…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
Close Up Of Aids Awareness Ribbon On Black Background

40 Years After First Reported Case Of AIDS

Saturday marked HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, recognizing the lives and experiences of those living with HIV.

 2 years ago
10.03.21
2021 Morehouse College Commencement

Hannah-Jones Tenure Debacle Costs UNC Prominent Chemist

As UNC continues to process the national blowback for denying tenure to award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Black professor and…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
Primary school girl standing next to the white board, answering the question in the classroom.

Georgia Board Of Education Censors Discussions On Racism

Board members have decided to ignore history by passing a resolution that falsely affirms slavery and racism were exceptions and…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
Vice President Harris Swears In Eric Lander To Lead Office Of Science And Technology Policy

Kamala Harris Tapped To Lead Voting Rights Fight

A reflection of the country they represent, Harris, along with other Black women leaders within the Biden administration, leverage their…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
Part of Greenwood District burned in Race Riots, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA,American National Red Cross Photograph Collection, June 1921

Honoring And Protecting The Legacy

Six Greenwood descendants, representing three families, shared their moving reflections with iOne Digital about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre ahead…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-ROLAND GARROS-FRENCH OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

French Open: Naomi Osaka Is Reclaiming Her Time

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka gave the world a masterclass in setting boundaries at work when she announced she would not…

 2 years ago
08.25.21
tulsa race massacre Burning Buildings During Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

A Testament To Black Self-Determination

“Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre," a new documentary about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, tells the story of Greenwood…

 2 years ago
08.26.21
Biden Budget To Begin Congressional Spending Talks

Biden's Budget Seeks Racial, Economic Equality Despite GOP

Including previously introduced proposals such as investments in infrastructure, jobs, childcare and early childhood education, the new Biden budget seeks…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SENATE-CAPITOL RIOT-COMMISSION-LEGISLATION-BLOCKING

Republicans' Jan. 6 Filibuster Gives Democracy The Finger

All but six Republicans voted against advancing a bill that would create an independent commission to study the U.S. Capitol…

 2 years ago
10.03.21
Monument Marks Tulsa Race Riot Of 1921

Tulsa Massacre Centennial Group Abruptly Cancels Event

Just days ahead of a widely promoted commemorative event surrounding the Tulsa Race Massacre's 100-year anniversary, the Tulsa Race Commission…

 2 years ago
10.03.21