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Opinion

One year after Mike Brown: where are we now?

Stemming the tide of violence — Since Mike Brown’s death America has witnessed the biggest movement for civil rights in a generation, but how much has it achieved? We spoke to race and policing expert Joe Feagin to find out more.

Written by: Alex King

Culture

Harper Lee in her own words

On the eve of Scout's anticipated return — As Atticus Finch and Scout return after 60 years in the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird, Huck looks at what makes literary legend Harper Lee tick.

Written by: Andrea Kurland and D'Arcy Doran

Opinion

What can Rachel Dolezal teach us about identity politics in America?

Black/white/other — In the wake of the Rachel Dolezal media extravaganza, Tetsuhiko Endo points back at the real issue: that “authentic” racial identity is a myth.

Written by: Tetsuhiko Endo

Why I do what I do

How can young people stand up to excessive police use of stop and search?

Know your rights — Release's Y Stop film helps young people exercise their rights and hold police to account over their controversial stop and search powers.

Written by: Alex King

Huck Indies

Township street style is on a mission to conquer high fashion

Huck Indies — South African brand Tempracha bridges the gap between township street fashion and high end couture.

Written by: Alex King

Top Picks

Pussy Riot’s new song pays tribute to Eric Garner

‘I Can’t Breathe’ with Richard Hell — Russian punk activists release their first English song, with help from Nick Zimmer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the legend that is Richard Hell.

Written by: Alex Taylor

Reportage

How deep is Britain's racism problem?

Uncovering the UK’s Michael Browns and Eric Garners — After a number of high-profile racist incidents, Huck looks at the broader picture and explores the role of institutional racism.

Written by: Alex King

Film

How was LA serial killer Lonnie Franklin allowed to go on killing for 25 years?

Are all lives equal to the LAPD? — Nick Broomfield on the Tales of the Grim Sleeper: Linking racism to the deaths of over 100 LA women.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

Are France’s suburbs a breeding ground for extremism?

Uncovering creative cultures from the troubled banlieues — Marginalised French youth respond to exclusion and negative stereotyping with art, creativity and activism.

Written by: Alex King

Opinion

#BlackLivesMatter is our collective battle

Oprah's call for a 'leader' is so last year — In a new era of global activism, are celebrity leaders a thing of the past?

Written by: Dipo Faloyin

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