Reportage
Developers are closing in on Dalston’s local communities
Save Gillett Square — As well as being London's largest and most proactive DIY skate spot, Gillett Square is also a sanctuary for people living on the fringes of society. But with plans to redevelop the area currently in the pipeline, these communities face an uprooting.
Written by: Bruno Rinvolucri
Jacob Rees-Mogg opposes abortion, including in cases of rape and incest
Your body, his choice? — It's scary stuff from a bloke being tipped as next Tory leader.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The photographer illuminating life on the margins of society
Breaking bad — By documenting neglected stories on the edge of San Francisco, Alex Welsh came to realise that stereotypes can be created or broken in a flash.
Written by: Alex Welsh
Young, gay and vulnerable: The African outcasts living in constant danger
Waiting to walk out — Kenya has become a safe haven for those fleeing war and famine in neighbouring states. But in secret hideaways and temporary homes, LGBT refugees are being forced – once again – to hide their true selves instead of walking out into the world with pride.
Written by: Jacob Kushner
Why geek culture is taking over Africa
Homegrown escapism — Tackling labour exploitation, corruption, and poor governance – meet the superheroes of Zimbabwe’s Comexposed comic book convention.
Written by: Christine Ro
London’s young bike riders gather for moving Grenfell vigil
A show of solidarity — This weekend, hundreds of cyclists from across the city took part in a free mass ride-out – stopping mid-route to pay tribute to the tower’s victims. Huck photographer Theo McInnes went along for the ride.
Written by: Dominique Sisley
How the barbershop became a bastion for the black British community
‘Everybody needs a cut’ — An integral part of the black British experience, visiting your barber has now become one of the few socially accepted forms of black male intimacy.
Written by: Natty Kasambala
How streetwear is uniting the community in Charlottesville
‘It’s time for a change’ — Last weekend’s tragic events will not deter Robert Gray and Will Isabelle – the owners of two Charlottesville-based streetwear companies – from fighting back.
Written by: Zsófia Paulikovics
Inside Boston: the UK town known as ‘the face of Brexit’
A Lithuanian in Lincolnshire — Boston was exposed as the most eurosceptic town in the UK during the EU referendum, with 75.6% of its residents voting to ‘Leave.’ Here, Lithuanian photographer Deividas Buivydas – who has lived in the Lincolnshire town for years – shoots his side of the story.
Written by: Deividas Buivydas, Zsófia Paulikovics
The Maine surfers embracing a self-sufficient, DIY lifestyle
Going against the grain — Handcrafted Maine is a new book celebrating the artists, artisans, and craftspeople of Maine – a US state known for its strong sense of independence. In an exclusive extract, the board-makers behind Grain Surfboards share their story.
Written by: Katy Kelleher