The Journeys Issue

If photography is limitless, why doesn't it represent everyone?
Photography

If photography is limitless, why doesn't it represent everyone?

Championing other voices — Documentary photography has the power to transport us around the world. But in an industry dominated by a small pool of perspectives, who tells these stories is just as important as the stories themselves. As part of a new series on Huck, photography platforms Native and Everyday Projects have teamed up to reset the balance, illuminating stories that would otherwise go unseen.

Written by: Laura Beltrán Villamizar

Why Nora Vasconcellos is the future of skateboarding
Magazine

Why Nora Vasconcellos is the future of skateboarding

Street shredder — After her parents lost the family home and her friends went off to college, Nora Vasconcellos headed west in chase of a dream: turning pro on her own terms. But now that she’s become the first female rider on Adidas Skateboarding, the 25-year-old believes it’s time the industry caught up with reality.

Written by: Anthony Pappalardo

The nomadic filmmaker living his dream one hustle at a time
Film

The nomadic filmmaker living his dream one hustle at a time

Guerrilla independence — After his career as a pro-skater fell apart, Maximón Monihan had to reinvent himself as a DIY director who thinks outside the box. Now, having taken a road-trip across the US with his best friend, he’s realised that true success is doing what you love, regardless of reward.

Written by: Alex King

George Clinton: Life lessons from a funked-up superstar
Culture

George Clinton: Life lessons from a funked-up superstar

Tales of Dr. Funkenstein — George Clinton altered the course of multiple genres, became one of the most sampled artists in history and mentored the likes of Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kendrick Lamar. Now he just has one thing left to do: keep that legacy alive.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The Congolese dandies who see fashion as a way of life
Culture

The Congolese dandies who see fashion as a way of life

Maximum Effect — 'La Sape' is a lifestyle built on a simple set of values: dress sharp, act with integrity and inspire others. This is why they do what they do.

Written by: Cian Traynor (intro). Interviews by Alice Mann

The London boxing club where fighting means family
Outdoors

The London boxing club where fighting means family

Rollin' with the punches — For over 40 years, a no-nonsense boxing club in North London has been a hub of rebirth and redemption. But step back from the success stories and a different picture emerges: one giant family fighting for survival.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild
Magazine

Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild

Lessons learned along the way — Never staying in one place for long, Jérôme Sahyoun travels the world balancing his experience as a pro-surfer, fisherman and wild-boar hunter – part of a tireless strategy to squeeze the most out of life.

Written by: Cian Traynor

The Native American rapper turning rhymes into activism
Magazine

The Native American rapper turning rhymes into activism

A different kind of superhero — After a difficult upbringing and a foray into petty crime, Supaman found himself – and his purpose – through hip hop. Now he’s determined to elevate other voices.

Written by: James Stout

The streetwise chef inspiring a new generation to go vegan
Culture

The streetwise chef inspiring a new generation to go vegan

King Cook — As a high-end chef slogging through 18-hour shifts, Bounsou Senathit was on the fast-track to burn out. Then he got stabbed on the streets of East London, forcing him to start over. Now he’s leading a vegan revolution.

Written by: Tom Connick

The adventurer trekking from Mongolia to London by camel
Outdoors

The adventurer trekking from Mongolia to London by camel

Nomadic warrior — Baigalmaa Norjmaa is making an unprecedented trip around the world. All that stands in her way is 12,000km, 14 massive countries and the kind of extreme conditions that few other humans could tolerate. But this 30-year-old nomad is pressing on undeterred, determined to realise her long-held dream.

Written by: Charlie Allenby

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