Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

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

June 22, 2022

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

June 20, 2022

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.

June 15, 2022

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.

June 15, 2022

What's trending

Why Love Island is my not-so-guilty pleasure

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

June 15, 2022

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

June 8, 2022

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.

June 8, 2022

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

June 7, 2022

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.

June 2, 2022

Community

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

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

June 2, 2022

News

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

The passing of of Sidhu Moosewala is an immeasurable loss.

June 1, 2022

News

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

Understanding the link between "patriotism" and racism.

May 27, 2022

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Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Are we witnessing fall of twitter in real time?

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11/10/22

Arts & culture

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

An exclusive update from the sweethearts from this season of Popshift's online dating show

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11/9/22

Community

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

Reading these stories tells those who continue to migrate for a better life, that we are not alone

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11/9/22

Conversation

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

How our community leaves South Asian women with more questions than answers after getting married

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11/8/22

Arts & culture

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Fans of AP Dhillon paid big to see him live but many left feeling unsure if it was worth it

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11/3/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Let celebrities be and let international students experience joy

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11/3/22

Community

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

“Be The Light” Diwali celebration brings together South Asian women from various walks of life

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11/3/22

What's trending

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

It doesn't seem like Love is Blind after all...

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11/2/22

What's trending

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

TikTok has been turning cultural foods into a trend and it's not always fun to watch

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10/26/22

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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

My mom did my Palla ceremony and I have no regrets

You can keep your Rainbow slacktivism this Pride month

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

Why Love Island is my not-so-guilty pleasure

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

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

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

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

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

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

All ARTICLES

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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

My mom did my Palla ceremony and I have no regrets

You can keep your Rainbow slacktivism this Pride month

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

Why Love Island is my not-so-guilty pleasure

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

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

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

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

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

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

All ARTICLES

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

Browse by Topic

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