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

What's trending

Amrit Kaur of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” receives backlash for problematic comments

Some of her comments outside the character’s script haven’t sat right with audiences.

November 30, 2021

Arts & culture

Why Adele’s “30” was the therapy session I never knew I needed

In her album “30,” Adele speaks a series of truths on life, love, and everything in-between.

November 30, 2021

Conversation

“Working in the industry, you see a lot of fluff.” An Indian wedding vendor’s take on the wedding planning process

Anita, from Toronto, is also planning her own wedding.

November 25, 2021

Conversation

The Transition Generation: Intergenerational trauma, healing, and guilt

The ‘transition generation’ on their journey of community healing is breaking away from toxic cycles

November 24, 2021

News

With a rise in natural disasters, our cities are on the frontlines in the fight against climate change

British Columbia faces a number of climate related emergencies

November 23, 2021

Arts & culture

The origins and revival of Punjabi garage music

A deep dive into the history of Y2K Punjabi garage music in the UK and its evolution to present day

November 23, 2021

News

Celebration and skepticism following announcement of farm law repeal

There’s still so much work to be done.

November 23, 2021

What's trending

5X Press Weekly Round Up: Mutual aid and community care in B.C., Diljit takes on Hollywood, Mindy Kaling’s new show & more.

5 stories you might have missed this week.

November 19, 2021

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Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

While we cringe at goras documenting their spiritual appropriation online, India welcomes it.

November 17, 2021

Conversation

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

How our focus on external validation is costing us so much more than the price of the wedding

November 16, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

5 stories you may have missed

November 12, 2021

Conversation

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

A bride shares the costs, financial and emotional, for her upcoming wedding.

November 12, 2021

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Arts & culture

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

The documentary dives into the trials and tribulations Gomez navigated since her rise to stardom.

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Conversation

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

Johnnie Walker is a long-standing symbol in the community, but what does it really stand for?

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12/14/22

Community

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

5X Press sat down with the creators to learn more about the inspiration for the film

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12/8/22

Conversation

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

"The truth is we set ourselves up for failure when we keep the cycle of needing to do more going."

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12/7/22

Community

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

Gina Judge’s Fundamentals of Wealth Workshop shifted my view of money

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12/7/22

Community

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

5X is here to save you from your gift-giving block this holiday season.

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12/1/22

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Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Monika takes over this week's recap of discourses to hate

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12/1/22

Conversation

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

How unpacking our survival patterns can turn into epiphanies

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12/1/22

Community

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

“I can’t help but ask myself: what could it possibly be? What are we supposed to do?”

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12/1/22

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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

Amrit Kaur of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” receives backlash for problematic comments

Why Adele’s “30” was the therapy session I never knew I needed

“Working in the industry, you see a lot of fluff.” An Indian wedding vendor’s take on the wedding planning process

The Transition Generation: Intergenerational trauma, healing, and guilt

With a rise in natural disasters, our cities are on the frontlines in the fight against climate change

The origins and revival of Punjabi garage music

Celebration and skepticism following announcement of farm law repeal

5X Press Weekly Round Up: Mutual aid and community care in B.C., Diljit takes on Hollywood, Mindy Kaling’s new show & more.

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

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Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

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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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Amrit Kaur of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” receives backlash for problematic comments

Why Adele’s “30” was the therapy session I never knew I needed

“Working in the industry, you see a lot of fluff.” An Indian wedding vendor’s take on the wedding planning process

The Transition Generation: Intergenerational trauma, healing, and guilt

With a rise in natural disasters, our cities are on the frontlines in the fight against climate change

The origins and revival of Punjabi garage music

Celebration and skepticism following announcement of farm law repeal

5X Press Weekly Round Up: Mutual aid and community care in B.C., Diljit takes on Hollywood, Mindy Kaling’s new show & more.

Trisha Paytas appropriates Hinduism online -- but there’s more to it than meets the eye

Happy pictures, unhappy people: A breakdown of the impact of the Indian wedding industrial complex

5X Weekly Roundup: Malala gets married, COP26, disaster at Astroworld & more.

Quick math: The financial and emotional cost of a big fat Indian wedding

All ARTICLES

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

Browse by Topic

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