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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Community

Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports

Soch Mental Health tries to chip away at mental health stigma and create access.

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Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

How to respectfully do an Anand Karaj.

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9/15/20

Arts & culture

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Beyonce doesn’t have time for this: Do better Bollywood.

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9/15/20

Arts & culture

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

A vibrant show that could have been so much more.

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9/2/20

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Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Marginalized folks have been impacted at disproportionate rates during this pandemic.

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9/2/20

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Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Reflecting on the life of Chadwick Boseman.

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9/2/20

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Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Netflix announces they won't be renewing Patriot Act for a seventh season.

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8/27/20

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Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Nikki Haley, who was born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa said America is not a racist country.

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Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Mixed reviews on Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.

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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

Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

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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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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

Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Browse by Topic

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