Women
Northern Ireland's repressive abortion laws are a class issue
Women who can't afford a choice — When women face imprisonment over their right to choose, those who can't afford abortions are turning to drastic measures. Huck speaks to Mara Clarke of Abortion Support Network about helping women receive legal abortions in England and why class plays such a huge role in the debate.
Written by: Natasha Turner
The female pioneers driving Cuba’s emerging skate scene
Amiga Skate — Skating in Cuba is still a huge challenge that requires dedication and hustle. Director Amberly Alene Ellis’ new documentary profiles Cuba’s female skaters, pushing through obstacles even bigger than for their male counterparts.
Written by: Alex King
Huck’s favourite radical women
The fearless females shaking it up — To celebrate International Women's Day, meet the female change-makers, cultural icons, artists and freedom fighters from the Huck archives.
Written by: Alex King
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.
Written by: Alex King
In Pictures: The all-girl motorcycle crews of California
Emily Winiker: Babes Ride Out — Photographer Emily Winiker attended an annual 'Babes Ride Out' event in Joshua Tree on behalf of Stance Socks and captured the girls behind the action.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Mimi Knoop is paving the way to gold for women’s skateboarding
Our day will come — The potential inclusion of skateboarding in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics divides opinion. But the potential benefits for women’s skateboarding could be huge, explains Mimi Knoop.
Written by: Hannah Bailey
Ale Romo’s photography celebrates the liberating force of surf culture
Of Waves, Surfers and Wanderlust — Photographer Ale Romo wants us all to hit the road, chase waves around the globe and discover ourselves.
Written by: Sam Warner
Big wave icon Paige Alms is pushing for surfing to take women seriously
“It’s about fucking time” — Paige Alms caught a killer barrel at Jaws, Hawaii this year and surfed her way into history. But she’s just getting started, she told Huck at the UK premiere of her documentary profile The Wave I Ride.
Written by: Alexia Stamatelatou
Paris Pedal: a cyclist’s view of the City of Light
Climbs, camaraderie and cobbles — Parisian architect Amelie Bonnet Villalonga describes her idyllic commute and the city’s vibrant cycling community, in our latest story from The Commuter Journal – a cycling paper made by Huck and Levi’s® Commuter™.
Written by: Shelley Jones
New documentary on The Slits, the first all-girl punk band
Here to be heard: The Story of the Slits — Federation X frontman William Badgley talks about his documentary on The Slits and the wild origins of the first all-girl punk band.
Written by: Oliver Lunn
