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November 14, 2023
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Conversation

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women
How cultural and familial expectations play a role in this phenomenon.
May 25, 2022
Community

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

Ikky is a music producer and songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest artists.
May 25, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?
Canada is not a benevolent country for all.
May 20, 2022
Conversation

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.
May 19, 2022
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.
May 18, 2022
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.
May 18, 2022
What's trending

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

The things I hated this week.
May 13, 2022
Poetry

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill
A collection by 5XPress writer Tasheal Gill.
May 11, 2022
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?
May 11, 2022
Community

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver
Some exciting events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in Vancouver.
May 11, 2022
News

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.
May 11, 2022
Conversation

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?
Madonna’s viral TikTok and aging under public scrutiny.
May 5, 2022

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Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports
Soch Mental Health tries to chip away at mental health stigma and create access.
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9/15/20
Conversation

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj
How to respectfully do an Anand Karaj.
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9/15/20
Arts & culture

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Beyonce doesn’t have time for this: Do better Bollywood.
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9/15/20
Arts & culture

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

A vibrant show that could have been so much more.
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9/2/20
News

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19
Marginalized folks have been impacted at disproportionate rates during this pandemic.
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9/2/20
News

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman
Reflecting on the life of Chadwick Boseman.
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9/2/20
News

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act
Netflix announces they won't be renewing Patriot Act for a seventh season.
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8/27/20
Conversation

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win
Nikki Haley, who was born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa said America is not a racist country.
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8/27/20
News

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Mixed reviews on Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.
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8/18/20

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