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

In seva of Indigenous communities

What does it mean to be a Punjabi immigrant on Indigenous, unceded lands of Canada?

March 30, 2023

Columns

Introduction: Ask Manjot

Writer and therapist Manjot Mann launches a new advice column with 5X Press

March 29, 2023

What's trending

Raf-Saperra’s debut mixtape ‘Ruff Around The Edges’ is a love letter to Punjabi music

A track-by-track review of the Pakistani-British artist’s debut project

March 16, 2023

Conversation

Shifting the narrative: How ever-changing body standards affected my relationship with health and wellness

A kinesiologist’s take on health and wellness in the South Asian community.

March 16, 2023

News

Uber and Lyft drivers in Metro Vancouver are protesting for better working conditions, pay and transparency

With increased costs of living, drivers say they're making less money with few pathways for support

March 2, 2023

Conversation

How I reinvented my idea of “home” after immigrating to Canada

Bhumika shares the journey of finding her home after leaving India in 2018.

March 1, 2023

Poetry

Ancestral Tears

'I cry for the ancestors who knew we were destined for more'— the latest from 5X Poetry.

February 27, 2023

Poetry

Roti

'Imagine a world where finger, tooth, and stomach divided roti evenly'— the latest from 5X Poetry.

February 27, 2023

Poetry

Life Line

"A matter of vanishing fate, of pus that flows from wounds of late"— the latest from 5X Poetry.

February 27, 2023

Community

Surjeet Kalsey on domestic violence in the South Asian community and the need for men to dismantle the patriarchy

The writer and family therapist dives into her experience handling cases of domestic violence.

February 23, 2023

Arts & culture

Surrey-based lyricist Chani Nattan gives us a sneak peak into his collab with Inderpal Moga and TVGUCCI

The artist spoke to 5X Press about the inspiration for the boundary breaking new track.

February 22, 2023

Community

In search of an Indo-Canadian home

Mann reflects upon her experiences of belonging to a Punjabi community while growing up in B.C.

February 16, 2023

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Community

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

A recap of this year’s 5X Festival

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Community

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

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9/14/21

Community

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

BAINS sat down with 5X Press to talk about his journey with music & more.

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9/14/21

Arts & culture

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

Avanti Nagral will be at the 5X Blockparty this weekend

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9/14/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

A roundup of 5 stories you may have missed this week.

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9/10/21

Community

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Gurnaz wants to make the world a better place by making others laugh and smile.

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9/7/21

Community

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Surrey, meet your new queen, all the way from Goniana, Bhatinda.

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9/7/21

Community

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Kaur is a fashion designer, activist, and mom-to-be.

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9/7/21

Community

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

Khan is an idiosyncratic rapper from Queens with Bengali background.

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9/7/21

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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

In seva of Indigenous communities

Introduction: Ask Manjot

Raf-Saperra’s debut mixtape ‘Ruff Around The Edges’ is a love letter to Punjabi music

Shifting the narrative: How ever-changing body standards affected my relationship with health and wellness

Uber and Lyft drivers in Metro Vancouver are protesting for better working conditions, pay and transparency

How I reinvented my idea of “home” after immigrating to Canada

Ancestral Tears

Roti

Life Line

Surjeet Kalsey on domestic violence in the South Asian community and the need for men to dismantle the patriarchy

Surrey-based lyricist Chani Nattan gives us a sneak peak into his collab with Inderpal Moga and TVGUCCI

In search of an Indo-Canadian home

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

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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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In seva of Indigenous communities

Introduction: Ask Manjot

Raf-Saperra’s debut mixtape ‘Ruff Around The Edges’ is a love letter to Punjabi music

Shifting the narrative: How ever-changing body standards affected my relationship with health and wellness

Uber and Lyft drivers in Metro Vancouver are protesting for better working conditions, pay and transparency

How I reinvented my idea of “home” after immigrating to Canada

Ancestral Tears

Roti

Life Line

Surjeet Kalsey on domestic violence in the South Asian community and the need for men to dismantle the patriarchy

Surrey-based lyricist Chani Nattan gives us a sneak peak into his collab with Inderpal Moga and TVGUCCI

In search of an Indo-Canadian home

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

Browse by Topic

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