INNIT Magazine

18/06/2020

I want to talk a bit about Bristol.

I firstly I want to say that I was gutted that I was not able to attend the Bristol BLM protest - however, what I saw was inspiring. The protest showcased amazing art, music and empowering speeches that had the whole of Bristol talking.

Unfortunately, these moments seem to be overshadowed by one controversial action: the take down of Edward Colston.

Edward Colston (for those who may not know) was a slave trader; his fortune made from the suffering of others. It is believed that between the years of 1672 and 1689, his ships transported 80,000 men, women and children to America from Africa.

After his death, a statue of him was built in the center of Bristol, glorifying him for the money he put into the city. What seems to be forgotten is that this money was accumulated from years of suffering, exploitation and deaths of thousands of African men, women and children.

And yet, in Bristol, here stood a statue, a concert hall, a school, a road all in the same of Edward Colston.

It had been petitioned for years to be taken down. No action was taken. So, Bristol BLM took matters into their own hands and pulled down the statue. Some demonstrated kneeling on Colston’s neck to show solidarity with George Floyd. They rolled the statue through the city’s streets and pushed it into the harbour.

Am I glad to see it gone? Absolutely.

But, it has caused a divide in our city. The recent weekend saw “All Lives Matters” protesters stood gathered and chanting, surrounding the area where Edward Colston once stood. It’s almost ironic; many of these protesters have probably never taken much notice of the statue before. But, this was a chance for some to fulfil their racist agendas.

They portrayed violence in their actions and their racist words and attitudes. For them, I feel it is important to say this:

Yes, Edward Colston is a part of our history. It is a history that cannot be removed. But should we glorify it? No.

What we need to do is educate future generations to come on the truth - the truth of the slave trade, the impact its had on the black community, both then and now. We don’t pretend like it never happened because yes, it did. But we educate the kids in school now on the truth so we can strive to make our society a more equal, happier place for our children to grow up in.

Emily x

Illustration by Gaia Pitt-Judd

11/06/2020

Just a thought on the recent backlash on protests during the pandemic.

09/06/2020

The term “All Lives Matter” does not make sense. It is an insult.

Yes, all lives do matter – no one is saying they don’t. However, all lives cannot matter if black lives do not. All lives do not matter if black lives are still being endangered and killed at the hands of racism.

We should strive for equity, not just equality.

We must use our voices and platforms to stand up for our black communities and vocalise the words that are being silenced.

In unity, we have strength. In unity, we can strive for effective change.

Here is an example that illustrates why using the term “All Lives Matter” is wrong:

If you woke up in the night and saw your neighbour’s house was on fire, and they called the fire brigade and the fire was then put out with water from their hoses – would you run out of your house and start shouting “What about my house? My house needs some water! Doesn’t my house matter too?”. No one is saying your house doesn’t matter. But your house is not the one on fire.

Illustration by Gaia Pitt-Judd

05/06/2020

Today would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday.

She was an emergency medical worker. A black woman.

Just after midnight on March 13, police forced themselves into her Kentucky home.

They shot in the home more than 20 times.

8 of the shots hit Breonna Taylor whilst she was sleeping. They killed her.

Breonna Taylor was not even the person the police were investigating, but they killed her. Their main suspect, Jamarcus Glover, as well as his accomplices were already in custody at the time of the raid.

Breonna Taylor’s home was in question due to the police believing that Glover had been “receiving packages” at her address. This has been later revealed to be false.

Police claim they were returning fire as an officer was shot and wounded, however, Taylor’s husband, Kenneth Walker, said he shot in self-defence as police broke into their home, unannounced.

Let us reiterate. Breonna Taylor WAS NOT the person in question. They shot her 8 times whilst sleeping. They killed her.

She was not a threat.

The three officers who are in question for the death of Breonna Taylor are on administrative leave. They have not been charged.

Enough is enough.

We must demand justice for Breonna Taylor.

Below linked is a petition. Please sign.

https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor?recruiter=false&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_abi&recruited_by_id=a1ac0830-a362-11ea-9729-d7be91ea6755

Illustration by Gaia Pitt-Judd

05/06/2020

“I need you to understand how painful this s**t is. I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every day that your race means nothing and that isn’t the case anymore, that was never the case anymore.”

We want to shed light to a powerful speech was made by actor John Boyega at the Hyde Park, London Black Lives Matter protest.

“I’m speaking to you from my heart. Look, I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but f**k that.”

To truly stand up and put your career and success on the line is moving, but this should not have to happen. His career should not be threatened because he chose to stand up for his community and fight against the racism which is endured every day.

He is fighting against injustice. He is fighting against the murder of innocent life. This SHOULD NOT threaten his career.

His words and the way in which he delivered them were fuelled with passion and rage – it is a moment that we ALL can learn from. It is an inspiring demonstration of how we can use our platforms to show solidarity; it doesn’t matter how big or small your platform is, each and every one of us has one. So, we urge you to use it. We urge you to use your voice.

We don’t want to overpower Boyega’s speech as we feel it’s important to just watch.

Link to the video is below – please, please watch.

https://youtu.be/GGXEB25WdyQ

“Black lives have always mattered.”

Artwork by Gaia Pitt-Judd

03/06/2020

INNIT Magazine was designed as a University project, with the aim to inspire, educate and reveal UK politics on a simpler level, with the incorporation of worldwide politics and issues.

Over the three months we worked on the project, here on Facebook, we were able to accumulate a small platform.

Due to the recent events regarding the unjust murder of George Floyd, the ongoing riots/ protests and in support of Black Lives Matter, we have made the decision to revive our platform to spread awareness and show our solidarity and support. We feel what has happened and what continues to happen cannot go unnoticed by ourselves.

Previously, we used our platform to provoke discussions. However, we will now be posting more information-based material as well as petitions etc. We are also in the works of creating our own material and printable information packs.

Black Lives Matter is not a discussion. Black Lives Matter.

If you do not agree for whatever reason, please just simply unlike or unfollow our page.

To our black community, family, friends and those around the world- We hear you. We support you. We fight for you.

Emily, Star and Gaia x

(Photo by Nicole Baster on Unsplash)

12/12/2019

Hey everyone!

Sorry you haven't heard from us as we have been swamped with uni deadlines. We just wanted to remind you that today is the day of the general election.

We cannot express the importance of voting.

If you're not going to vote for you, vote for the future of your friends and family.

27/11/2019

Im going to let the article speak for itself.

What are your thoughts?

Labour leader says: ‘This is not only a plot against our NHS, it’s a plot against our country’

26/11/2019

Something to consider when choosing who to vote for.

24/11/2019

The Arnolfini, "Bristol's International Centre for Contemporary Arts," are letting the homeless register to vote for the General Election using their address.

Workers both print and send off the forms for ease of registering, as well as providing a free hot drink in the cafe.

Voting SHOULD NOT be a luxury.

Only two per cent of rough sleepers are currently on the electoral roll

22/11/2019

REMINDER:

THERE ARE 4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER TO VOTE.

PLEASE REGISTER, YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

21/11/2019

In 2017, 45 MPs defined themselves as gay, le***an or bisexual and we hope these numbers continue to grow as we develop as a society.

Do you think LGBTQ+ has a high enough representation in Parliament, or society in general?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or send us a DM!

21/11/2019

"The Tories have been strongly criticised throughout the campaign for pumping out fake news and disinformation."

What are your thoughts on this article?

Conservatives pay Google to promote website

19/11/2019

Illustration repost from and

We cannot stress the importance of registering to vote for the General Election on the 12th December. If you are a uni student, you can register for both your home and your uni address so you don’t have to worry about where you will be, or alternatively you can register for a postal vote.

YOU MUST REGISTER BY THE 26th NOVEMBER.

Please please vote, every single vote matters.

The link to register is in our Instagram bio.

19/11/2019

A simple breakdown into what each political party are vouching and their policies leading up to the general election. (As much as we would love to stay completely unbiased, it is important to recognise how scary some of these policies are)

Do you think the parties will stand by their policies?

Is there any policy you are strongly for or against?

Let us know in the comments or DM us your thoughts!

15/11/2019

We've just reached 200 likes!

Just want to say a big thank you for liking our page and getting involved, you're all really helping a group of gals get the best out of their University degrees.

We can't wait to show you our upcoming content, artwork and spark new, interesting discussions that you can get involved in.

Sending good vibes,
Emily, Star and Gaia x

13/11/2019

“The continuing UK ban on cannabis-based painkillers is absurd and inhumane,” an article posted on Monday by The Guardian.

Whether it’s for medical or personal use, do you think Cannabis should be legalised?

Vote on our poll above and let us know your thoughts!

12/11/2019

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08/11/2019

MEET THE TEAM!
“Social media is vastly used worldwide and is an integral part of our society. So, let’s use it to educate, discuss and inspire.”
- Emily Wheeler🌛

08/11/2019

MEET THE TEAM!
“Art and design contribute to critical thinking, gaining perspective and guiding communities, playing a part in the political emancipation of society.”
-Gaia Pitt-Judd 🌞

08/11/2019

MEET THE TEAM!
“INNIT is aiming to be a platform for the creatively and politically inspired, for young people, by young people.”
-Star McFarlane ⭐️

07/11/2019

It is clear to see the priorities of the people leading our country.

What topics should parliament be discussing more?

05/11/2019

General Election campaign just 6 days old. So far, Jeremy’s visited:

• Crawley
• Harrow
• Battersea
• Milton Keynes
• Swindon
• Gloucestershire
• Bradley Stoke
• Putney
• Hillingdon

Boris Johnson? Just one appearance so far. NHS Hospital Cambridge, where he was booed. -@/toryfibs on Twitter.

Boris Johnson seems almost out of touch when it comes to public campaigning in different towns and cities.

Is this due to lack of effort, confidence or something else?

25/10/2019

Welcome to INNIT Magazine! We are a student lead magazine dissecting politics for those who have a blossoming interest for what is happening in our world.

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Credits to Ellie Lonsdale ( on Instagram) for the amazing Boris and Trump illustrations!