Reportage
How Manchester’s Northern Quarter lost its soul
A tale of two cities — Although hailed as the city’s ‘indie’ heartland, the area has become a tourist magnet and Airbnb hotspot. Is there still time to save it?
Written by: Andrea Sandor
London’s Shaolin warriors are on a quest for self-mastery
Pumped up kicks — In a leafy London suburb, a group of dedicated warriors have carved out a space where they can be the best versions of themselves – mind, body and soul. Welcome to Shaolin Temple UK: a martial arts school where the path to mastery starts within.
Written by: Niall Flynn
In Bolsonaro’s Brazil, sex workers are in serious danger
‘Some of us will die’ — As Jair Bolsonaro’s fascistic grip tightens around the country, there are fears that even the most basic of protections will be stripped away – leaving sex workers more vulnerable than ever.
Written by: Peter Yeung
Ali Milani: the young muslim immigrant taking on the PM
Knock Knock: An Election Special — Will this be the first time that a serving Prime Minister loses his seat? Uxbridge’s Labour candidate Ali Milani is running against Boris Johnson, in an effort to make that happen.
Written by: Josh Schot
Nadia Whittome: Labour’s bright young hope for Britain
Knock Knock: An Election Special — At just 23 years old, Nadia Whittome – the Labour candidate for Nottingham East – stands at the brink of a life-changing election for herself and her country. In this Huck election special, we join her on the campaign trail to find out how she got here, and what she hopes to achieve next.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Force of nature: the battle to save London’s green spaces
The disappearing city — As the city’s population rises, the future of its green spaces – which are vital for community spirit, physical health and mental wellbeing – are in doubt. Writer Jessica Furseth meets the people trying to save them.
Written by: Jessica Furseth
Jamie Brisick reflects on losing his home to wildfires
A whole year later — One year since uncontrollable flames wreaked havoc through Malibu, Huck’s Contributing Editor looks back on what losing everything can teach you.
Written by: Jamie Brisick
Chile has woken: everything you need to know
Season of disruption — This week, Chilean protestors have been taking a stand against inequality, corruption and soaring living costs. We join them on the streets as they fight for a fairer future.
Written by: Stephanie Quick
A week on the streets with XR’s Red Rebel Brigade
Season of disruption — Writer and photographer Peter Brooks braves the heckles with the most enigmatic faction of the Extinction Rebellion uprisings.
Written by: Peter Brooks
How a frantic dance craze is uniting Brazilians
Beat generation — A feverish subculture is emerging from the favelas of Northeast Brazil. Bregafunk is a pulsing new sound with its own dance phenomenon – one that challenges prejudice in a city where just being visible can feel like an act of resistance.
Written by: Kaspar Loftin
