Lara Atallah
How Philly's young activists are setting the political agenda
'We the youth are in control' — In Philadelphia, grassroots operations in communities of colour helped Biden secure the presidency. Now, they're determined to ensure the next four years bring transformational change.
Written by: Alex King
The US sanctuaries protecting immigrant families from ICE
'I felt like a caged dog' — We hear the stories of immigrants and activists on the frontlines of resistance to the Trump administration’s racist border regime – many of whom are now hidden away in churches – and ask if a Biden presidency could ever mark an end to the injustices.
Written by: Alex King
Speaking to tourists at Four Seasons Total Landscaping
Make Gardening Great Again! — The site of a bizarre post-election press conference on the outskirts of Philadelphia has become an unlikely place of pilgrimage for all those glad to see the end of Trump’s presidency.
Written by: Alex King
The filmmaker from Damascus finding inspiration in Berlin
Pivot Points: Stories of Change — In this edition of Pivot Points, stories that shift a photographer’s perspective, Lara Atallah spends time with Aghyad Abou Koura, a young Syrian filmmaker, and finds herself reconnecting with her own journey to image-making.
Written by: Lara Atallah
This Syrian rapper risked everything for freedom. Now he wants the world to listen
From activist to outcast — In his homeland of Syria, Mohammad Abu Hajar is considered a fugitive – a political musician who wore out his welcome. But in Berlin, where he lives in exile, the right to exist poses a new set of challenges.
Written by: Lara Atallah