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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Conversation

The gross misinterpretation of "decolonizing" by Diaspora influencers

Seerat Saini’s profile has people thinking if influencers play any role in decolonization.

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4/13/22

Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health

The latest from the 5X advice column.

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4/11/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.

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4/8/22

Conversation

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Moving towards community-building and relational allyship.

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4/6/22

Community

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month at 5XFestival.

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4/6/22

What's trending

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation

Watching Netflix’s Bridgerton made me see myself at the centre of Regency romance.

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4/5/22

Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want

"Understanding their rationale doesn’t necessarily mean that they are right"

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4/4/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

The discourses I hated this week.

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4/1/22

Conversation

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond

My grandparents had a huge impact on my life – the extent of which I didn’t realize until recently

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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

The gross misinterpretation of "decolonizing" by Diaspora influencers

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond

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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

The gross misinterpretation of "decolonizing" by Diaspora influencers

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond

Browse by Topic

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