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Levitating surfers ride invisible boards, in new Foster Huntington film
Wavy magic carpet rides — Globetrotting adventure man Foster Huntington films his pals surfing without boards, in a new promo that will make you wish you could fly.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
No Human is Illegal: Immigration raids that treat migrants as criminals are a disgrace
From Where I Stand — When a UK restaurant chain called in staff for meetings this week, it's alleged the Border Agency staff swooped and rounded up those without proper documentation. It was a trap. These raids allow migrants to be presented as criminals, while the corporations that exploit them, and those with power in our society, are allowed to escape all blame.
Written by: Maya Goodfellow
Could a lip-syncing app revive the dying music industry?
Chasing 15 seconds of fame — Touted as the biggest change to music since the video, a fast-growing app is resonating with millions of teenagers... in the form of disposable karaoke videos. Will it prop up sagging sales? Or is it just a vehicle for narcissism?
Written by: Cian Traynor
The former dentist who turned into the world's most extreme action man
This is Atomic Ant — To celebrate 10 years of Huck, we're digging through the archives to unearth our favourite stories about inspiring people and movements who have graced the magazine's pages. Kicking things off: a story from the first issue, penned by then-editor, now publisher, Vince Medeiros.
Written by: Vince Medeiros
Secret Garden Party is the first UK festival to introduce official drug testing service
What’s in your baggy? — Secret Garden Party festival offered festivalgoers the opportunity to have their drugs tested to help avoid overdoses and poisonings.
Written by: Alex King
Unmasking JT Leroy: the greatest literary hoax of the Nineties
When truth is stranger than fiction — Enigmatic writer JT Leroy became a global literary sensation during the ‘90s, but the truth only emerged in 2005: he didn’t exist. Director Jeff Feuerzeig seeks to uncover the truth in his film, Author: The JT Leroy Story.
Written by: Hanna Duggal
States of Fear: Americans reveal their deepest anxieties in a divided nation
Phobia USA — When photographer Mike Belleme set out to capture a portrait of America in 2016, he found a nation teetering on a precipice of change and riddled with insecurity. But unlike the hard lines of black-and-white campaigns, fear in the heart is a nuanced spectrum.
Written by: Mike Belleme
The Sunshine Cinema: Getting South Africa talking about HIV activism through film
Solar powered social justice — At the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, the solar powered Sunshine Cinema crew took films and discussions to communities most affected by HIV.
Written by: Sydelle Willow Smith
Shot: the 1850s-style photos taking aim at gun culture
Portraits that trigger questions — Kari Wehrs confronted her fear of firearms by going into the Arizona desert and questioning strangers' need to arm themselves, uncovering stories of cherished tradition and self-protection in the process.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Shabaka Hutchings on Africa’s eternal cultural influence
Following the bloodlines — Sons of Kemet and The Comet is Coming frontman Shabaka Hutchings explains how a new generation of artists are rediscovering and reinterpreting Africa’s immense musical, artistic and stylistic heritage.
Written by: Alex King
