Hello! Rife Magazine ceased publishing new work in July 2022.

We've kept the magazine online as an archive and hope you'll still continue to enjoy all of its contributions from the last 8 years.

The Rife Team

Social Issues

I Can't Breathe: This is a Cry of My People

Lionelle Nsarhaza's poetic short film, made in collaboration with other creatives, explores systemic racism from a personal perspective.

How Bristol helped me after five years in psychiatric hospital

Abi's first taste of freedom in the city was an empowering experience of community and care

The influence of Western beauty standards on non-Western communities

Sajeea studies the narrow measures of beauty we consider the norm and why we should fight against them

A not so Merry Christmas: you’re not alone if you’re dreading the big day

’Tis the season to be not so jolly. Adam shouts out all the people that aren't feeling so festive

A Conscientious Christmas (or a good go at it)

Astrid considers how we can have the most eco-friendly little Christmas possible this year - despite Coronavirus

Learn about Canadian persecution of Indigenous communities from Bristol’s Dark Cloud

Jake Mason's short doc tells the tragic story of Makadayannaquad, a survivor of the Sixties Scoop

The Peculiar Privilege of Learning Where You Come From

Naomi reflects on her experiences of being white-passing and mixed-race

Coronavirus and my grandmother’s late-stage dementia

Ella recently recently moved back to my home with her grandma Gladys. Here's how her family are managing the lockdown

Black Photography Commission: Portraits and Multiculturalism

Oona Chanfi explores the theme of multiculturalism and identity through her portraits.

Are You Scared Yet?: a film about walking alone as a woman

Mabel's short film shows what it's like to be hyper-vigilant as a woman walking the city solo