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The story behind grills and their pioneer, Famous Eddie
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The story behind grills and their pioneer, Famous Eddie

Mouth Full of Golds — Writer and filmmaker Lyle Lindgren discusses his new book recounting the forgotten story of Eddie Plein, an entrepreneur who changed the face of hip-hop – one gold tooth at a time.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

The photographer capturing the explosive B-boy scene
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The photographer capturing the explosive B-boy scene

Keep moving — Frankie Perez remembers chronicling the evolution of breakdance between 2018 to 2020 across the US, Mexico and Canada, celebrating an art form that has stayed true to its cultural roots despite mainstream success.

Written by: Miss Rosen

An uplifting portrait of gay liberation in ‘70s New York
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An uplifting portrait of gay liberation in ‘70s New York

Loving openly — Activist and photographer Leonard Fink’s newly-digitised archive captures the West Village’s marches, queer bars and cruising grounds, highlighting the passion and creativity LGBTQ+ people exhibited after Stonewall.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photos of New York’s drag explosion in the ‘80s
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Photos of New York’s drag explosion in the ‘80s

Absolutely dragulous — Drag performer Linda Simpson remembers capturing her friends on wild, hedonistic nights out in New York East Village’s underground bars.

Written by: HUCK HQ

An unflinching portrait of the women’s liberation movement
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An unflinching portrait of the women’s liberation movement

Truth to power — For the past half-century, photographer Donna Ferrato has been on the frontlines of women’s rights protests, documenting fierce political battles and the hidden world of domestic abuse.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Torrey Peters: ‘I worried about the book hurting trans women‘
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Torrey Peters: ‘I worried about the book hurting trans women‘

Detransition, Baby — The Brooklyn-based author talks to Huck about her groundbreaking debut novel, a kaleidoscopic social comedy which fearlessly navigates taboos around gender, sex, and relationships.

Written by: Nicola Dinan

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

An idyllic portrait of pre-gentrification Brooklyn
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An idyllic portrait of pre-gentrification Brooklyn

Word on the street — Photographer Larry Racioppo remembers shooting Myrtle Avenue and Clinton Hill in 1979, providing a revealing glimpse into how the interwoven communities have changed since then.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Polaroids capturing the icons of '80s New York nightlife
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Polaroids capturing the icons of '80s New York nightlife

Maripol in conversation — Photographer Maripol reflects on NYC's vibrant downtown club scene, where she shot everyone from Debbie Harry, to Grace Jones, to Madonna and Sade.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A moving portrait of a Brooklyn teen gang in the '50s
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A moving portrait of a Brooklyn teen gang in the '50s

Outsider on the inside — In 1959, photographer Bruce Davidson, then 25, embedded himself in a gang of New Yorkers to capture the essence of postwar inner-city youth culture.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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