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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5 South Asian creatives you need to follow

Here are five trailblazing South Asians on social media. Go show them some love!

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8/25/21

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Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”

Catch her at the 5X Blockparty this September!

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8/25/21

News

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

“It’s important for us to make noise for them:”

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8/25/21

Community

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports

The first South Asian player in the NHL.

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8/25/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more

A quick break down of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.

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8/18/21

Conversation

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace

“Understanding and dealing with the challenges of being a POC in professional spaces”

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8/17/21

Arts & culture

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians

Sher Vancouver’s film Emergence tells the stories of queer South Asians, heartbreak, & acceptance

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8/17/21

Community

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports

5X Press reached out to Baneet Bains, a young star South Asian athlete with big accomplishments.

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8/17/21

Arts & culture

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market

5X Press had the chance to speak with Guntaj, who let us in on his creative process and inspirations

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8/17/21

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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 South Asian creatives you need to follow

Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports

5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market

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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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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 South Asian creatives you need to follow

Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports

5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market

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