Racism
The world’s in crisis – it’s time to act
This is The Fightback — The Fightback is a new Huck series platforming the activists making a vital difference in their local communities – and we want to hear from you.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Remembering the anti-fascist Jewish radicals of the ’40s
Lessons from The 43 Group — Writer Flora Hastings uncovers her grandfather’s revolutionary past as co-founder of The 43 Group.
Written by: Flora Hastings
The strength and struggle of black artists in America
Soul of a nation — Gallerist Linda Goode Bryant broke convention by injecting race, politics and identity into the New York art scene, pushing the boundaries of creative expression into new and uncharted waters.
Written by: Miss Rosen
What #AlexFromGlasto shows us about race in the UK
Black and white — After being plucked from the crowd at Glastonbury to rap alongside Dave, the teen became a national treasure – but would it have happened if he was black?
Written by: Jeffrey Boakye
The Caster Semenya ruling is a disgrace on the sporting world
Rooted in misogynoir — The athlete’s case proves that, in sport, all women have to adhere to the blueprint laid forth by the bodies of white European cisgender women.
Written by: Danielle Dash
Black Brazilians reflect on life under Bolsonaro
‘Racism is built into our culture’ — It's been four months since neofascist Jair Bolsonaro was sworn into office. Since then, he's loosened gun-ownership laws, proposed a draconian anti-crime bill, and advanced widerspread environmental deregulation, with more savagery yet to come. So what is the outlook from Salvador, the Brazilian city with the highest population of afro-descendants?
Written by: Lucca Messer
‘White men can be angry and get elected – so why can’t we?’
Angie Thomas in conversation — The bestselling author of The Hate U Give talks rage, resistance, and the political power of hip hop.
Written by: Katie Goh
Documenting the unseen side of the Black Panther Party
Style and power — Photographers Pirkle Jones and Ruth-Marion Baruch aimed to debunk the myths surrounding the party, revealing what wasn’t shown in the media.
Written by: Miss Rosen
In Portugal, protestors march against the threat of fascism
Taking a stand — With reports of police brutality and rising racism, the country is getting ready to fight.
Written by: April Clare Welsh
Powerful portraits of black resistance
Joy, defiance & protest — From the Million Man March to #FeesMustFall, photographer Adreinne Waheed has dedicated her life to celebrating the ‘beauty and resilience’ of African American culture.
Written by: Miss Rosen
