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

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

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

In seva of Indigenous communities

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

March 30, 2023

Introduction: Ask Manjot

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

March 29, 2023

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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

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

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

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

Ancestral Tears

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

February 27, 2023

Roti

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

February 27, 2023

Life Line

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

February 27, 2023

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

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

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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Disney’s Making a Movie About an Indian American DJ? Count Us In

The movie Spin is definitely the first of its kind and is set to release later this year.

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3/23/21

Drink The Sea: A Poetic Documentary on Addiction

From the film maker: A personal and poetic look into the making of a documentary on addiction.

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3/16/21

Grey’s Anatomy is trying to get South Asian representation right -- but they keep missing the mark

How does a show about doctors have such a problem representing us?

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3/16/21

COVID doesn’t discriminate, and neither should you

Racism has been a consistent theme since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3/16/21

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Oprah interview: The intersection of Monarchy and celebrity

The world is still reacting to the explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey

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3/16/21

Junos documentary helps us get to know the real Fateh

Rapper Fateh talks to 5X Press about a new documentary made in partnership with the Junos.

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3/16/21

Covering the Farmers’ protest as a female photo-journalist isn’t always picture perfect

From a journalist on the ground in India.

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3/16/21

Robyn Sandhu: A multi-talented artist expanding his limits

A talented writer and singer who is paving his own path in the Punjabi music industry

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