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.

During the chaotic period between election day and Jan. 5, 2021, Senate runoff Nguyen emerged as one of the clearest voices of reason coming out of the State legislature. 

Their testimony comes 58 years after three voting organizers were killed by the KKK for helping to register Black voters in Mississippi.

Celebrating freedom and Black liberation requires continuous efforts to organize beyond the Juneteenth holiday. White supremacy has always been threatened by Black political participation and multiracial coalition-building. 

The Black Voters Matter co-founder addressed the "disconnect" between reporting on the economy and people's actual economic state.  

A new series engages viewers with trusted voices about American politics and government.

An interracial group of 16 people met resistance during their travels 75 years ago.

Abortion rights activists across Mississippi and the Fifth Circuit vow to continue defending abortion access and helping people find the care they need.

Two sitting Black women secretaries of state share what it means to be a steward of democracy.

The conservative supermajority has been called an "existential threat" to Black people.  

Herschel Walker's backers hope Black voters are easily swayed by one-off gifts.

The far-right extremist Congresswoman from Georgia always says the quiet parts out loud.

With conservative lawmakers and judges eroding freedom and liberty at a record pace, it's time to reckon with what it means to honor the "sacrifices" of those seen as dying for our freedom.