About 5X Press

Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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Arts & culture

My reflections on Mississippi Masala and Anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

Dismantling anti-Blackness by unlearning what we’ve been taught
Conversation

My mom did my Palla ceremony and I have no regrets

The choice to have my mother complete the Palla Rasam became very controversial within my family
Conversation

You can keep your Rainbow slacktivism this Pride month

PRIDE has gone from a radical celebration to a corporate ploy for money, and we aren't here for it.
Community

A local woman’s reflection on how access to abortion in B.C. impacted her life

Healthcare in the province is still falling short.
What's trending

Why Love Island is my not-so-guilty pleasure

And I don't feel bad about it one bit.
Community

Ruex Cafe and Bar— a must-try brunch spot and lounge in the heart of Surrey

Check out Surrey’s newest Australian inspired brunch spot on King George
Community

Meet the performers: Aanam’s music blends cultures and sounds from all around the world

Aanam shares everything about her musical journey from her influences, role models and more.
Arts & culture

Meet the performers: Rehma, a dreamy artist making her own space in the music world

Rehma will be hitting the stage at the 5X Blockparty on June 11
News

The never-ending cycle of bad news shouldn’t cost you your mental health

You are paying an emotional tax every time you give allow yourself to get consumed by negativity.
Community

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

Non-binary artist does comedy show at Rio Theatre for LGBTQIA + fans
News

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

The passing of of Sidhu Moosewala is an immeasurable loss.
News

“You are terrorists, we are patriots,” chant protesters outside Trudeau fundraiser in Surrey

Understanding the link between "patriotism" and racism.

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Arts & culture

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

The Bachelor franchise is in hot water after host Chris Harrison perpetuates racism in an interview.
Read Article
3/3/21
Community

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Afrofuturism is reimagining a future filled with art, science and technology through a Black lens.
Read Article
2/23/21
Arts & culture

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

From Mindy Lahiri to Apu, South Asian representation on screen has seen the good, the bad and the ou
Read Article
2/23/21
Arts & culture

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack 

Namaste Wahala brings on the representation we need and hopefully continue to see. 
Read Article
2/23/21
Conversation

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

We want to see more nuanced storytelling of South Asians.
Read Article
2/16/21

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