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The unheard stories of Afghan women journalists

Sahar Speaks — In Afghanistan, local female journalists are absent from international news rooms. But now a new play is bringing their stories to life and placing unheard voices centre stage.

  • Culture
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Capturing West Coast skaters, the Victorian way

Stay very still — For the past seven years, Berkeley-based Jenny Sampson has been capturing the skaters of California using tintype – a century-and-a-half old photographic process.

  • Photography
  • Biju Belinky

Using film to face up to the devastation of climate change

Time is running out — In Purple, John Akomfrah uses six screens to convey a message, combining archival footage with haunting shots of modern landscapes, and asking humanity to look at its relationship with the planet, before it's too late.

  • Art
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Jamila Woods on anger, self-care and learning to accept yourself

Black girl magic — Over the last year, the Chicago artist has gone from spoken word poet to critically acclaimed musician, collaborating with Chance the Rapper, NoName and Ryan Lewis. She shares the lessons she’s learned so far.

  • Music
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Bikers, punks and metalheads: The secret side of Vietnam

Zine scene — Photographer Neil Massey spent six years living in Vietnam. Now, in his first collection of self-published zines, he captures the hidden corners of the hectic city.

  • Zine Scene
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Uncovering the mysteries of North Korea, through design

Made in the DPRK — In his new book, Made In North Korea, tour guide Nicholas Bonner compiles the most comprehensive collection of the nation’s graphic ephemera to date.

  • Art
  • Biju Belinky

How to be a successful street photographer

Tips from Charlie Kwai — Be yourself, get out of your comfort zone, and work through the pain: The in-your-face street photographer shares his advice on getting the perfect shot.

  • Photography
  • Biju Belinky

An interview with Laura Jane Grace, punk’s most infamous anarchist

True Trans Soul Rebel — Fronting a punk band is all about projecting strength. But growing up with gender dysphoria, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! had to navigate a world of self-doubt and confusion. Then she figured out how to own it, emerging from the chaos as a transgender hero.

  • Magazine
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Capturing the eerie voices of old spy radio broadcasts

Shadows of The State — Photographer Lewis Bush tracked down the receivers of old secret agent radio broadcasts, capturing the soundwaves that continue to repeat forgotten parts of history.

  • Photography
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LGBTQ Brazilians take to the streets after use of 'Gay Cure' is authorised

Love is not an illness — After a judge ruling authorised the usage of "sexual reversion therapy" in the country earlier this week, the LGBTQ community organises to make their voices heard and say no to intolerance.

  • Activism
  • Biju Belinky

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