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Finding freedom through surfing in war-torn Gaza

Escape the Land — Photographer and surfer Andrew McConnell journeys to Gaza, to discover the surf culture that has emerged in the midst of a battleground.

  • Photography
  • Andrew McConnell

The trail-blazing women of Palestine’s street racing scene

Burning rubber, shattering stereotypes — Documentary Speed Sisters reveals the story of the Middle East’s first female racing team. Huck speaks to director Amber Fares and team manager Maysoon Jayyusi. Huck presents Speed Sisters alongside a Q&A with Amber and Maysoon at Rich Mix, London, Wednesday March 9 from 6.30.

  • Film
  • Alex King

Meet the pioneers of Palestine’s skateboarding scene

Skateboarding knows no religion — Can non-profit project Skatepal help unite the youth in a divided land?

  • Skate
  • King Adz

Gaza’s first female photojournalist on persevering through conflict

Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Eman Mohammed describes how she had to go beyond the headlines, and into harm’s way, to find the truth of war.

  • Culture
  • Huck HQ / Andrea Kurland

Gaza

New Voices — Huck spoke to four creative young Israelis and Palestinians for new perspectives on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

  • Opinion
  • Alex King

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