Activism
Pussy Riot’s new song pays tribute to Eric Garner
‘I Can’t Breathe’ with Richard Hell — Russian punk activists release their first English song, with help from Nick Zimmer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the legend that is Richard Hell.
Written by: Alex Taylor
How deep is Britain's racism problem?
Uncovering the UK’s Michael Browns and Eric Garners — After a number of high-profile racist incidents, Huck looks at the broader picture and explores the role of institutional racism.
Written by: Alex King
Can photography help formerly trafficked women connect with their sense of self?
Voice of Freedom — Charity PhotoVoice empowers people too often denied a voice to tell their own stories through photography.
Written by: Alex King
China's leading indie director tackles pollution
The monster in Jia Zhangke's latest film creeps into people's lungs to destroy them. — A film rebel with a cause, Jia Zhangke, has been called one of the major revelations of the last two decades and one of the greatest filmmakers working today. His latest explores one of China's biggest problems.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Huck's Most Popular Reads, Feb 1-6, 2015
A roundup of the hottest stories on the site this week — As 2015 revs into second gear, there's fewer windows for being bored at your desk, so for your weekend reading — and viewing — pleasure, here are the most popular pieces on the site this week as chosen by our readers.
Written by: Alex Taylor
Malcolm X, O.J. Simpson, and now Marine Le Pen; a history of controversy at Oxford Union
No platform for fascism — As protesters mobilise at the Oxford Union, where Marine Le Pen is scheduled to talk tonight, we consider some of their previously controversial guests.
Written by: Megan White
Discover alternative female voices in One of My Kind zine
Zine Scene — One of My Kind (OOMK) celebrates art, thought and creativity from women of all colours and creeds.
Written by: Alex King
Strange songs co-opted by protest: Patti Smith and the Greek radical left
People Have The Power — As Greek radical left ruling party Syriza embrace the sounds of Patti Smith, we consider some other even more unlikely songs that became protest anthems.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Are France’s suburbs a breeding ground for extremism?
Uncovering creative cultures from the troubled banlieues — Marginalised French youth respond to exclusion and negative stereotyping with art, creativity and activism.
Written by: Alex King
New Housing Battle kicks off in London
New Era victory gives hope to campaigners — London’s housing crisis is worsening by the day. Huck spoke to the residents of West Hendon council estate in North London, who have been battling developers since 2002.
Written by: Megan White