The Way with Anoa

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, Ableism, and the Need to Upgrade our Progressive Lexicon" http://progressivearmy.com/2017/11/08/trans-people-ableism-need-upgrade-progressive-lexicon/

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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.

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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.

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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/ClassTrumpRace.pdf I have included a few of her articles are included below but you should definitely look her up as she has a lot of work worth reading! White Fragility: Why It's So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/white-fragility-why-its-so-hard-to-talk-to-white-people-about-racism-twlm/ No, I Won't Stop Saying "White Supremacy" http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/no-i-wont-stop-saying-white-supremacy-20170630

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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 thenegrosubversive.com Follow him on twitter @negrosubversive

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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 the quick need to dismiss by some rather than address concrete points when raised. We must elevate our discourse as a movement if we are to bring about the change we claim we wish to see in the world around us. It is important that we create avenues of dialogue on important topics and not simply silos to confirm our bias. To learn more about Yoav's work check out his website https://yoavlitvin.com/ Related Articles: https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/07/11/the-green-party-marks-in-a-media-con-job/ https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/07/28/the-unbearable-lightness-of-counterrevolution/

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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 legal scholar and Professor Judith Scully Anoa will also touch on the recent suit out of Illinois for court appointed oversight of the Chicago Police Department and more! Guests Masai Ehehosi (Jericho Movement & Critical Resistance) and Professor Judith Scully. Professor Scully weighed in on the need for court oversight of the Chicago Police Department. She posits that the issues of police violence is historical and requires vigilance on behalf of advocates and communities alike. Links Discussed: www.thejerichomovement.com/ http://criticalresistance.org/ https://www.afsc.org/category/topic/prison-watch http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/lisa-madigan-to-file-lawsuit-seeking-court-oversight-over-cpd/

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Free Ponies!!! Guest Jacqueline Luqman talks Medicare for All & Corporate Media by Anoa J. Changa

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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 makes a strong case for getting money out of politics. Check out Hermon's campaign and let us know if you want to get involved! https://www.hermon4thepeople.com/

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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-preston-runs-ca-state-assembly/

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