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.

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Racism

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.

‘I’d rather see a white doctor, if you don’t mind:’ how patients can hurt doctors too

Neha describes the moment that she realised her race could affect how her patients saw her

SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE RIFE

Asmaa reflects on her time at Rife and everything it has meant for her.
Lifestyle / / Asmaa Jama

Black People On Display: The Forgotten History of Human Zoos

Asmaa examines the hidden history of human beings kept in cages The other day I was searching for pictures of...

Us, and what it reminded me about the magic of black survival

From fear to unexpected feelings, Asmaa talks about how important black horror really is.
Film / Social Issues / / Asmaa Jama

A Crash Course in the Wonderful World of Spike Lee

Don’t know where to start with Spike Lee’s films?

The ‘N-word’ – just don’t say it

Are you a white person that raps along to the 'N-word'? Zia doesn't think that's ok

Representation onscreen and in the director's chair

  Samantha asks why female directors are so few and far between - and what we can do about it The...

White people, only dating black people is not progressive - it’s racist

Ella explains why white people can date black people, but  can't JUST date black people.

Can Minorities Be Racist?

Tim investigates why her point of view on racism has changed as she's moved from a British colony to Bristol...
Social Issues / / Tim Lo