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

Conversation

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

An advice column for the things us brown kids can't talk to our parents about.

February 14, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

Things I hated and loved to hate.

February 11, 2022

Conversation

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Exploring sexuality as a South Asian woman is complex and awkward when all we've known is shame.

February 10, 2022

Conversation

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Activists are calling for healthier and safer ways to speak about violence against women.

February 8, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Things I hated and loved to hate this week

February 4, 2022

Community

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Community advocate seeks tangible change as labour issues lose traction due to white supremacists

February 3, 2022

Arts & culture

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

A tell-all on the latest South Asian dating show

February 1, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

The things we hated this week.

January 28, 2022

Conversation

Everything wrong with the diaspora’s fight for “representation”

It's time to stop celebrating crumbs of representation and go a step further. It's exhausting.

January 26, 2022

Community

Community Feature: The story of family-run Hairtell Salon in Surrey

Up and coming hairstylist Raj Mand and her Hairtell family sit down with 5XPress.

January 26, 2022

Conversation

You can’t be depressed, you’re brown: The stigma of mental health in South Asian families

Depression in the South Asian community is a taboo topic often shrouded in secrecy and shame.

January 25, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: January 17-21

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.

January 21, 2022

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Conversation

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year

Struggling through my daughter’s separation anxiety this past year has been tough.

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9/7/22

Arts & culture

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger

Why my 16-year-old self would have loved Never Have I Ever

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9/7/22

Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur

Insights from trailblazing South Asians.

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9/7/22

Conversation

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love

A gentle love is an unwavering partnership, grounded in flaws, change, and joy.

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8/31/22

Arts & culture

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

Ikky gives late Punjabi singer Soni Pabla a comeback to continue his legacy

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8/31/22

Arts & culture

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

A review of Fatima Farheen Mirza’s debut novel and the interweaving themes it explores

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8/25/22

Conversation

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

The Paul Brar’s and Andrew Tate’s of the world can be found in our own homes.

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8/23/22

What's trending

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

India pushes political agenda by punishing Ranveer Singh for self-expression

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8/17/22

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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

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

Everything wrong with the diaspora’s fight for “representation”

Community Feature: The story of family-run Hairtell Salon in Surrey

You can’t be depressed, you’re brown: The stigma of mental health in South Asian families

Discourses I hated this week: January 17-21

All ARTICLES

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

Somatic Play

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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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Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

Everything wrong with the diaspora’s fight for “representation”

Community Feature: The story of family-run Hairtell Salon in Surrey

You can’t be depressed, you’re brown: The stigma of mental health in South Asian families

Discourses I hated this week: January 17-21

All ARTICLES

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year

Devi Vishwakumar is the chaotic protagonist I needed when I was younger

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur

Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

Somatic Play

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

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