2018 Georgia Gubernatorial Election, Electability, and Race
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Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 124
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Ballot or the Bullet : Voting in 2018 with Q & Da'Shaun
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Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 123
SiriusXM Host Danielle Moodie-Mills On Kavanaugh & Endless White Rage, #BlackFridays and 53K Pending Voters in Georgia
First up, Anoa chats with Sirius XM host Danielle Moodie-Mills about Brett Kavanaugh's rage and temperament during the confirmation process and the way white male rage is excused and coddled. See Danielle's recent article in Rewire.News https://rewire.news/article/2018/09/28/brett-kavanaugh-and-the-primal-screams-of-whiteness-and-patriarchy/ Follow Danielle on Twitter @DeeTwoCents During the second part of the episode, Anoa updates on the 53K voter registrations pending in Georgia as well as #Bl...
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 122
#CancelKavanaugh Actions, Mobilizing Women to Action, and More with @traceycorder and @jeppsaddison
On this episode of The Way with Anoa, Jennifer Addison and Tracey Corder join to discuss the Cancel Kavanaugh actions that have been going on as well as the recent encounters with arrogant Senators who could not be bothered to listen to the stories of sexual assault survivors. Jennifer and Tracey further discuss the work we have ahead of us. Directly support the heroes who cornered Jeff Flake last week in the elevator which led to the dramatic change in vote. bitly.com/flakeheroes Hosted on Acas...
Oct 02, 2018•43 min•Ep. 121
Nike, Exploiting Black Defiance, Standing with Serena and more!
Had a great chat about Nike's major endorsement announcement as well as the "controversy" around Serena's fierce stand last weekend. Joined by young Miles Morales, joke Spiderman didn't join me lol. @QGotNoRings joined me to discuss a different take on Nike's support of Kaep and what his work could mean for how we expropriate capital to do our work. Check it out and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 15, 2018•53 min•Ep. 120
Reflections on Netroots Nation Sorry to Bother You, and Post 2016 Organizing
On the first half of this episode, Anoa talks with Pam Campos-Palma, Executive Director of Common Defense, about everything from running a post-2016 organization to being Women of Color in the age of self-care. The episode closes out with a great discussion with activist and Journalist Torraine Walker about the fragility of white supremacy and thoughts on the surreal Summer hit "Sorry to Bother You." Check out his review from earlier this summer. http://www.torrainewalker.com/real-talk/sorry-to-...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 119
Spread the Vote Founder Kat Calvin and Protesting with Purpose
On this episode, Anoa chats with Kat Calvin, founder of Spread the Vote. about her work expanding on the principle of protesting with purpose. We have a lot of reactionary critique happening but what are people doing about it? Kat talks about some steps she's taken to help carve out spaces for folks to get involved from helping people get ID to signing up for volunteer legal services for folks harassed by white people calling the police, civic teach and engagement is an untapped resource in our ...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 118
Guest Ajamu Baraka, Revolutionary Movement Building, Puerto Rico and more!
Anoa sat down and spoke with Brother Ajamu Baraka, National Organizer for Black Alliance for Peace and 2016 Green Party Vice Presidential Nominee. The two talk about the continued colonial oppression in Puerto Rico which exacerbates current conditions and stifles recovery efforts on the island. Ajamu also helps frame the conversation around building and organizing in spaces that are conducive to revolutionary movement building. Make sure to check out the Black Alliance for Peace https://blackall...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 117
Russiagate, Progressive Organizing, and more with Guests Aaron Maté & Geoff Miami
On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Anoa speaks with journalist Aaron Maté about his recent piece in The Nation "Russiagate is More Fiction Than Fact." I will also chat with grassroots activist Geoff aka Miami Gator about forward moving action to help further progressive causes. Check out Aaron's piece here: https://www.thenation.com/article/russiagate-is-more-fiction-than-fact/ Facebook Russia FAQ: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/10/hard-questions-russian-ads-delivered-to-congress/ Hosted o...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 116
Cuba Travel Restrictions, Adjusting Progressive Lexicon, and More!
Anoa was joined by Mondale Robinson of the Conyers Institute discussing the Trump Administration's Cuba Travel Restrictions. Mondale stressed the necessity for those committed to radical action and liberation to push back against the standard. He also makes the point of coming together as Black people across the Diaspora and making connections with good people doing good work outside of the mainland US. Later in the show, Nicholas Knight joins to discuss his recent piece entitled "Trans People, ...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 115
Georgia Governors Race, Electability, and Race in Politics
Eric Robertson does a deep dive into Georgia Politics, particularly focusing on the race for Governor. Despite a recent poll showing Stacey Abrams leading her opponent by double digits in the primary, there are whispers of her not being "electable." While few will dare raise this concern in public, it made for an interesting conversation about race, politics, and Democrats organizing to win statewide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 14, 2018•39 min•Ep. 114
Eric Robertson on GA Progressive Coalition Building, 2018 Gubernatorial Race, and more!
Recently I sat down with Eric Robertson, Political Director of Teamsters Local 728 and a Vice President of Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council. Eric and I discussed the 2018 Governor's race as well as some of the criticism and critique of candidate Stacey Abrams. Eric provided his thoughts on how best to build a winning coalition in the Peach State as we look toward the first Statewide for Democrats in over a decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 14, 2018•52 min•Ep. 113
Dr. Robin on Whiteness, Fragility, and Engaging in Better Discourse in Progressive Spaces
I finally got a chance to sit down with Dr. Robin DiAngelo. We had a great conversation about white fragility, white supremacy, and addressing these issues within Progressive spaces. Dr. DiAngelo has been a diversity trainer and works on deconstructing white privilege and addressing white fragility. She has a solid piece called "My Class Didn't Trump My Race: Using Oppression to Face Privilege" that's worth checking out! https://robindiangelo.com/2014site/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ClassTrumpRac...
Jul 14, 2018•37 min•Ep. 112
The Negro Subversive on Leftist Struggle with Identity Politics
Victor Bradley, aka, The Negro Subversive about a poignant piece he wrote addressing leftist and the debate around identity politics. Victor is a writer, historian, social critic and Pan-African revolutionary theorist. Formerly a grad student-in-exile he will be beginning a doctorate in African history at NYU in the fall. Here is the piece we discussed https://thenegrosubversive.com/2017/07/06/why-leftists-should-shut-the-fuck-up-about-identity-politics/ Read more of his work at thenegrosubversi...
Jul 14, 2018•42 min•Ep. 111
Popularity v. Credibilty: Yoav Litvin Discusses Alt-Right Figures and Informed Dialogue
On this edition of The Way, Anoa speaks with photographer and writer Yoav Litvin about the recent discussion concerning problematic liaisons and the need for critical thinking and critique in our media spaces. Yoav shared his motivation for writing on the topic of leftist or progressives should engage with those who currently or previously self-identified as being a member of the "alt-right." Anoa and Yoav also discuss the reaction to the critique of ideas, another form of freedom of speech, and...
Jul 14, 2018•57 min•Ep. 110
Fred Hampton, Revolutionary Movement Building, Chicago Police Oversight & more
Anoa digs into the idea of revolutionary movement building as well as reclaiming the mantle of social justice advocacy in progressive spaces. In the first interview of the evening, Anoa was joined by Masai Ehehosi of the Jericho Movement, Critical Resistance, and formerly the American Friends Service Community. Masai discussed a quick overview of work dismantling the Prison Industrial Complex and working on behalf of those locked down in control units. In the second interview, Anoa was joined by...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 109
Free Ponies!!! Guest Jacqueline Luqman talks Medicare for All & Corporate Media
Free Ponies!!! Guest Jacqueline Luqman talks Medicare for All & Corporate Media by Anoa J. Changa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 108
Puerto Rico Mutual Aid, JusticeforJam And Guest Hermon Farahi
In this edition of The Way with Anoa, I discuss mutual aid, my trip to Puerto Rico as well as my connection with Loiza matriarch Adolfina Villanueva aka Black Justice. Also the family for Jamarion Robinson filed federal suit yesterday. Jamarion was murdered, shot 76 times by US Marshalls here in Georgia. Finally, I was joined by Hermon Farahi who is running for office in the 3rd Congressional District in Nevada. Hermon talks about our common humanity and has a great mastery of the issues and mak...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 107
Telling Our Stories w/ Activist Ashlee Marie Preston
Back in September, I sat down for a special end of the week conversation with Ashlee Marie Preston, former Editor-In-Chief of Wear Your Voice Magazine! Ashlee and I discussed the importance of telling our own narratives and ensuring that our voices are heard even when it ruffles feathers. She recently announced her candidacy for the newly vacant California State Assembly District 54. Read more about Ashlee's candidacy here: http://thebluntpost.com/civil-rights-activist-journalist-ashlee-marie-pr...
Jul 14, 2018•41 min•Ep. 106
Social Media Giants, Government Collaboration, and Transparency
In this episode, Anoa talks with writer Adam Johnson about the recent social media hearings. Prompted by questions about the need for increased transparency concerning foreign ad buys, Anoa and Adam dig in for a nuanced conversation. Check it out and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2018•59 min•Ep. 105
Progressives And Toxic Spaces with Paula Martinez-Benge
Anoa recently sat down with Paula Martinez-Benge, former volunteer staffer with Truth Against the Machine. The two discussed Paula's exit from TATM as well as the general allegations levied against founder Jordan Chariton. The women expand the conversation to the bigger narrative about perceived abuses of power and how to improve interactions in progressive spaces as we move forward. Thank you for watching The Way with Anoa! Read Paula's piece here: https://medium.com/@paulamartinezbenge/the-fai...
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 104
Building Protective And Productive Spaces With Summer Swan
Continuing the ongoing and necessary conversation about sexual assualt and harassment in leftist/progressive movement spaces, Anoa is joined by Summer Swan. A former associate of Truth Against the Machine, Summer sought to engage in a forward moving dialogue that places recent events and accusations into a larger context. Read Summer's piece about her experience with TATM https://swanmoonbaby.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/alleged-sexual-assault-victim-outed-by-boss-and-then-silenced/ Hosted on Acast....
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 103
Russiagate Black Identity Extremists And Guest Brian Lewis
Anoa and Brian talk about the latest round of articles alleging Russian Infiltration of Black political spaces. The timing of this is "interesting" as we recently saw the publishing of the Black Identity Extremists report. With increasing activity being taken to marginalize and even subvert Black progressive and radical activity, we must be more prepared to have clear nuanced discussions about the issues that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 102
Guest Paul Clements Candidate for Michigan's 6th Congressional District
On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Anoa spoke with Professor Paul Clements about his race for Congress. Check out his website www.clementsforcongress.com and follow up on social media! Please subscribe & share so you don’t miss our upcoming broadcasts! The Way airs every Wednesday at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 101
Care in Chaos: Threats to Accessing Safe & Legal Abortion
On this edition of The Way, Anoa discusses the Rewire original documentary "Care in Chaos" with Lindsay Beyerstein, investigative journalist and Care in Chaos Director; Calla Hales, Clinic Administrator at A Preferred Women’s Health Center (APWHC) in Charlotte, NC; and Jessica Mason Pieklo, Rewire Vice President of Law and the Courts, legal expert. "Care in Chaos" highlights the issues with the growing threat to safe and legal abortion access. While there is so much focus on legislative efforts ...
Jul 13, 2018•52 min•Ep. 100
A Conversation Between Mothers #NotOnOurWatch #MujtabaAlSuweikat
On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Anoa talks with the mother of Mujtaba Al-Suweikat a young man arrested in Saudi Arabia after having attended a pro-democracy protest in 2012. Mujtaba was 17 at the time of his arrest. He is one of four arrested as a minor and sentenced to death, in violation of international human rights law. The legal process afforded Mujtaba from the trial by the secret court to his death sentence violates international human rights law. He was arrested while boarding a pl...
Jul 13, 2018•45 min•Ep. 99
Talking with Atlanta based Activist Kenyette Barnes #MuteRKelly
On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Atlanta based activist Kenyette Barnes explains why she launched a campaign against R Kelly and why he should be muted. Listen, share, and then join us on Aug 25 to #MuteRKelly Read more here: https://medium.com/@LegisEmpress/muterkelly-this-aint-politics-e724ce521693 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2018•42 min•Ep. 98
Seattle Mayoral Candidate Nikkita Oliver and Community Driven Political Processes
On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Mayoral Candidate Nikkita Oliver talked with Anoa about her motivation for running as well as the importance of taking advantage of opportunities outside the two party system. The People's Party platform and campaign process have been community led and organized, serving as a potential model for community-based action and electoral involvement at the local level. Nikkita shares about balancing regular life duties such as full-time work, with running for city...
Jul 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 97
Peach Perspective - Mayor Rufus Davis Talks Organizing For Equality in Camilla, GA
I spoke with Mayor Rufus Davis of Camilla, GA about his ongoing struggle to address persisting issues of discrimination and inequality in his community. Mayor Davis discussed his strategy of expanding opportunity and dismantling systemic injustice to build better opportunity for all people in Camilla. For more info read: https://thegrio.com/2017/12/21/rufus-davis-mayor-camilla-georgia/ The episode closes out with my thoughts on the recent Power to the Polls events including my remarks from the A...
Jul 13, 2018•43 min•Ep. 96
Rewire Legal Analysts on NIFLA and Muslim Ban SCOTUS Decisions and Kennedy's Retirement
In this second conversation with Rewire journalists, Anoa chats with legal analysts Jessica Pieklo and Imani Gandi. A meeting of legal minds, the ladies chat about the recent decisions coming down from SCOTUS as well as the announcement of Justice Kennedy's retirement. You can listen to Gandy and Pieklo break down the NIFLA v. Bacerra as well as the Muslim ban decision here https://rewire.news/multimedia/podcast/boom-lawyered-emergency-pod-muslim-ban-cpc-decisions/ Suggested Readings: https://re...
Jul 06, 2018•44 min•Ep. 95
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