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
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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
Why has Bristol's music scene been so overlooked since Massive Attack?
Alfie wonders why Bristol-based artists have not been able to follow in the footsteps of Massive Attack and achieve the...
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
Rife wants your poetry
We’re commissioning young Black creatives’ poetry. Here’s how to send in your ideas
Bristol Black-Owned Businesses: Bristol Clothing Pushers
In this series, Lucy meets local Black-owned business owners to find out more about themselves and their businesses.
Meet Bristol-based club night on the rise, Beeswax
Watch a short documentary telling the story of this ascendant Bristol club crew so far
Black Photography Commission: Portraits and Multiculturalism
Oona Chanfi explores the theme of multiculturalism and identity through her portraits.
Five John Carpenter Films to watch this winter
Harry runs us through his top films by his favourite director
Nominate someone incredible for Rife’s 30 under 30 2020
We're resetting the way we do our usual annual list of exceptional people - here's why
Why your perception of care leavers is probably wrong
Aggie touches on her own experience of being a care leaver to explain how the media misrepresents foster children and...
Black Photography Commission: Documenting Community
Yewande Adeniran's work aims to reveal the beauty in the everyday.
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
Black Photography Commission: Identity
For our next photography commission Jazpa shares his take on portrait photography.
The power of a compassionate workplace: Saying goodbye to Rife
Photo credit goes to Qezz Gill.
Bristol Black-Owned Businesses: Darkeur Earrings
In this series, Lucy meets local Black-owned business owners to find out more about themselves and their businesses.
What I learned from BBC New Creatives: the value of experience
Zia tells us about creating her first professional audio commission through this boundary-breaking programme
Bristol Black-Owned Businesses: The Lab
In this series, Lucy meets local Black-owned business owners to find out more about themselves and their businesses.
Instagram isn't designed to help with your personal growth
Aggie explains why Instagram is a problematic platform for young girls
When I was younger, I decided to post a ‘...
Black Photography Commission: Portraits
For the third of our photography commissions Lenacha shares her work that has a distinctly editorial vibe.
Purple Girls - a love letter to the women who raise us
Photographer and filmmaker Qezz Gill’s debut short film ‘Purple Girls’ is a visual celebration of womanhood.
