Mike Belleme

Skate

The skateboarders turning America’s urban decay into DIY skate spots

Built from scratch — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth stories that feel as relevant as ever. In 2011, against a backdrop of economic scar tissue, photographer Mike Belleme documented the vibrant emergence of foundation skate spots, which are breathing new life into America’s forgotten corners.

Written by: Mike Belleme

Photography

States of Fear: Americans reveal their deepest anxieties in a divided nation

Phobia USA — When photographer Mike Belleme set out to capture a portrait of America in 2016, he found a nation teetering on a precipice of change and riddled with insecurity. But unlike the hard lines of black-and-white campaigns, fear in the heart is a nuanced spectrum.

Written by: Mike Belleme

Music

tUnE-yArDs on how to succeed in the face of criticism

Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Merrill Garbus explains how she found her stride, and her kaleidoscopic sound, when she stopped chasing after everyone’s approval.

Written by: Huck HQ / Nick McGregor

Photography

Mike Belleme

Things That Inspire Me — Documentary photographer Mike Belleme on the things that inspire his unique lens on life.

Written by: Andrea Kurland

Activism

North Carolina LGBT

Fight for Your Rights — HUCK meets members of the North Carolina LGBT community who are campaigning for their marriage rights through love and empathy.

Written by: Kristen Molina-Naubert

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