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

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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

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Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

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Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

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Canada is not a benevolent country for all.

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From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The Kaur Movement has been leading the charge against predators in the South Asian community.

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Conversation

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

I was 16 when my school went on an an anti-abortion protest as a field trip.

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Community

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts

Robyn Sandhu is one of the amazing artists performing at 5X Blockparty on June 11.

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Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

The things I hated this week.

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Poetry

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

A collection by 5XPress writer Tasheal Gill.

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Arts & culture

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

Why does Bollywood sell only one ‘perfect’ leading lady as an acceptable love match?

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4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Some exciting events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in Vancouver.

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Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Four Sikh elders have been attacked in parts of New York over the last month.

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Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

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Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

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Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

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Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

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Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

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Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

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Khan is an idiosyncratic rapper from Queens with Bengali background.

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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

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts

Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

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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

About 5X Press

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Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts

Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

Browse by Topic

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