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How Gypsies were left behind amid the pandemic
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How Gypsies were left behind amid the pandemic

Forgotten voices — Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are some of the most marginalised groups in the UK. As Covid-19 exacerbates the inequalities they face even further across everything from living conditions to education, many are now at breaking point.

Written by: Adele Walton

A celebration of diverse communities in ‘90s Brent
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A celebration of diverse communities in ‘90s Brent

From Harlesden to Willesden — From 1989 to 1993, photographer Roy Mehta documented North West London’s rich mixture of Afro-Caribbean and Irish communities going about their daily lives at home, in the streets and at church.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Liberals are wrong: the fight against Trumpism isn't over
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Liberals are wrong: the fight against Trumpism isn't over

The storm ahead — The inauguration of president Joe Biden marked a moment of shared relief. But the threats posed under Trump's presidency are still as urgent as ever, writes Huck's politics editor, Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The fight for racial equality in Toxteth during the ‘81 riots
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The fight for racial equality in Toxteth during the ‘81 riots

When Liverpool burned — Photographer Mike Abrahams remembers shooting Toxteth at the time of the riots, which erupted following long-standing tensions between the local police and the Black community.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A view from Washington's streets on inauguration day
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A view from Washington's streets on inauguration day

History in the making — Photographer Wil Sands headed down to DC on the day Joe Biden was sworn in as President, capturing BLM protests and tight security on the otherwise eerily quiet streets.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Raven Leilani on failure, sex and the brutality of capitalism
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Raven Leilani on failure, sex and the brutality of capitalism

Luster and beyond — The New York-based novelist discusses her masterful debut, Luster, a book capturing the angst and self-discovery that defines the early-20s quagmire.

Written by: Katie Goh

The gun rights protest setting the stage for the inauguration
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The gun rights protest setting the stage for the inauguration

Rolling 4 the 2A — Bolstered by the Capitol riots, this week, pro-gun activists, Boogaloo Boys, and Trump supporters gathered for Lobby Day in Virginia, making clear their intent to keep the outgoing president’s legacy alive.

Written by: Ben Smoke (additional reporting Wil Sands)

Inside a ‘90s art school student house
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Inside a ‘90s art school student house

Cool Britannia — Photographer Marc Vallée remembers shooting his friends at their dilapidated East London house during a golden age of British art institutions.

Written by: HUCK HQ

The Facebook group where it‘s always 2009
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The Facebook group where it‘s always 2009

#TBT — While the rest of the world entered the uncertainty of 2021, in recent months, hundreds of thousands of Facebook users have signed up to groups that offer an escape from our current times.

Written by: Andrew Lloyd

Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora
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Poignant photos celebrating women of the African diaspora

Complex identities — A new exhibition brings together the work of three artists navigating contemporary life in the US, raising pertinent questions about identity, place, migration and immigration.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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