Michael Segalov
In the week that Trump got dragged to hell, here's everything you need to know
The Roundup — Every Friday, Huck News Editor Michael Segalov will pull together the stories that have got us talking over the last seven days. This week Donald Trump made us hate him even more, we opened up about mental health, and celebrated the power of photography to tell stories that change the world.
Written by: Michael Segalov
What’s it really like to be a young, break-out artist?
We can’t all be Vermillionaires — The creative world is notoriously hard to break, and artists can go years without a slither of recognition. We speak to three debuting artists about the state of the industry and what it takes to make it.
Written by: Ella Guthrie
The beautiful faces of Afropunk London
A celebration of diversity — Brooklyn based Afropunk festival – a much needed celebration of black culture in the city and beyond – hits London for the first time. We sent photographer Jordan Stephens to Alexandra Palace to capture the festival's inauguration in the city.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Billy Bragg and Joe Henry on trains, Trump, and the political power of pop
Sounds of change — When Billy Bragg and Joe Henry set out on their American railroad adventure, they planned to record great American folksongs in the stops along the way. What was unexpected, however, was quite how relevant they'd be today.
Written by: Michael Segalov
A look down the side streets at Notting Hill Carnival
Away from the parade — As Notting Hill Carnival hits 50, crowds hit up the streets of West London for a weekend of celebrations. Take a look at the scene away from the parades, down the side streets of Notting Hill in 2016.
Written by: Michael Segalov
#WearWhatYouWant: Protest in London over French burkini ban
What happened to Liberté? — In response to the Islamophobic ban on burkini wearing in many parts of France, women protested at the French Embassy in London to call out the prejudice.
Written by: Michael Segalov
How activists shut down one of Europe's dirtiest coal mines
Saying no to coal — Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet – and it doesn’t give a damn where you live. As perpetrators of climate chaos collude across borders, a new wave of activists are forming their own international web. They’re reclaiming our right to self-determination – before it’s too late to act.
Written by: Michael Segalov
World Photography Day 2016: Huck's favourite photography stories of the year so far
Looking through the lens — Celebrate World Photography Day 2016 by checking out Huck's favourite photography stories of the year so far: from the expert advice of Magnum legend Martin Parr to a new wave of talent capturing the world through their own lens, these ten stories will remind you of just how powerful a photo can be.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The National Union of Students will support student rent strikes across the UK
This is just the start — The National Union of Students has just announced it'll be helping organise and supporting rent strikes across the United Kingdom. It's a radical move that could see hundreds of thousands of students withholding tens of millions of pounds. If successful, the impact of organised rent strikes succeeding could be huge on and off campuses.
Written by: Michael Segalov
Why I organised a Big Gay Kiss In at a London supermarket this weekend
Here, queer, snogging by the beer — This weekend, hundreds of people descended on a London supermarket for a Big Gay Kiss In, in response to a homophobic incident earlier in the week. Huck News Editor Michael Segalov organised the protest that got East London puckering up in the aisles.
Written by: Michael Segalov