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

Community

Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Give Back to Black BC Founder Shanique Kelly is bringing low-barrier funding to Black folks in BC.

March 1, 2022

What's trending

Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men

I binged Season 2 of Love Is Blind in under 48 hours.

February 28, 2022

Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

"How do I straight up tell my parents I'm going on a date?"

February 28, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

The things I hated this week.

February 25, 2022

Conversation

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

A roundup of the most outlandish excuses you’ve told your parents so you can date in peace.

February 23, 2022

Conversation

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

It seems important to give voice to the part of my body that you put the most emphasis on.

February 23, 2022

Arts & culture

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Shakun Batra’s latest film features a nuanced portrayal of grief, mental illness and family conflict

February 22, 2022

Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Answering your burning questions.

February 22, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

Things I hated and loved to hate.

February 18, 2022

News

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.

February 17, 2022

Community

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

How a performer from Bhatinda, Punjab is breaking barriers in traditionally white, queer spaces.

February 17, 2022

News

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?

February 17, 2022

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Arts & culture

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

They are giving us the freshest tunes with Desi influences

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7/28/22

Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.

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7/28/22

Arts & culture

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Bollywood’s latest song remake fits within a long history of appropriating regional music

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7/19/22

Poetry

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

5XPoetry by Violet Myles.

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7/12/22

News

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

No one needs a bureaucrat’s permission to be free.

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7/6/22

Conversation

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

It's important we create space for the men around us.

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7/6/22

Conversation

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

Homophobic comments were recently left on a 5XFest Pride post on Instagram.

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7/5/22

Conversation

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

As settlers on this land, reconciliation is our responsibility too. Time to learn and take action.

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6/29/22

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

Diljit’s Born to Shine tour takes over Canada and leaves everyone with an unforgettable experience.

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6/28/22

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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

Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

All ARTICLES

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

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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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Give Back to Black BC aims to promote the rich history and future of Black folks

Season 2 of Love Is Blind : Love, faith, and corny brown men

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

All ARTICLES

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

Browse by Topic

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