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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Poetry

Mrs. Church

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boots in the sky

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8/12/22

Arts & culture

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

The Beyhive was blessed with new music this summer from their favourite queen.

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8/10/22

Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

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

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8/10/22

Conversation

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The cycle of failure in our community must end. It truly is a matter of life and death.

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8/10/22

Conversation

The Pursuit of Everything

The pursuit of everything was really just a nudging urgency to fill the nothingness.

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8/9/22

Arts & culture

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Ms. Marvel severely underrated by many despite the amazing diversity and showcase of culture

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8/4/22

Conversation

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Sharing my anxieties around travel, weddings, COVID, and life in general as an anxious mom.

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8/3/22

Conversation

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

When will we stop shaming women for getting a divorce?

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7/28/22

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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

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

Mrs. Church

boots in the sky

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The Pursuit of Everything

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

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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

Mrs. Church

boots in the sky

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The Pursuit of Everything

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

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