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

Arts & culture

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

Sohpaul showcases his work in a new short film titled “Coming Home”

November 10, 2021

What's trending

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

An unexpected byproduct of lavish Indian weddings? A new brand of micro celebrity.

November 8, 2021

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5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

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

November 5, 2021

Conversation

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Ranjit Bawa’s new song proves that the Punjabi music industry still has a lot of work to do

November 3, 2021

Community

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

Navigating identity as an Indo-Fijian

November 3, 2021

Arts & culture

5 books by South Asian authors we’re reading right now

On a quest for more South Asian representation in books, we’ve compiled a list of must-reads.

November 2, 2021

Community

Diwali reflections: What I’ve learned after celebrating the festival without my family

A personal account into the true meaning of Diwali from an estranged daughter celebrating alone.

November 2, 2021

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5X Weekly Roundup: Supporters of Farmers Protests outside India risk losing Visas, “Bones Day” takes over, & a long-overdue reckoning in the NHL

A roundup of 5 trending stories from the past week that you may have missed.

October 29, 2021

Community

Surrey shines in ‘Honsla Rakh’— but where’s the shine on Surrey?

How can we continue to invest in local talent and art?

October 28, 2021

News

Immigrants are not just cheap labour to fix Canada’s labour shortage

Immigrants are being viewed as a form of cheap labour for the Canadian government

October 27, 2021

News

Letter from the Editor: Where do our voices belong in Canadian media?

For those wanting to challenge the status quo, even South Asian media spaces aren’t always inviting.

October 27, 2021

Community

Longing for home in a pandemic: An international student’s take on homesickness and alienation

"What I longed for, more than anything, was that feeling of being rooted."

October 27, 2021

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Surprise pop-up vaccination clinics neglect most vulnerable communities

Inequities in vaccine rollout revealed through a pop-up vaccination site in Surrey.

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Conversation

“What’s in a Name?” Neetu Garcha answered, and children of immigrants can relate

Neetu Garcha’s video on name diversity offers us a chance to reflect on how we navigate the world.

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4/27/21

News

The escalating COVID-19 situation in India, and how you can help

The second wave of the COVID-19 crisis has shaken India and its medical system to its core.

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4/27/21

Community

Dank Mart: Built on creating community & leaving a legacy

We caught up with Spensir Sangara, owner of the popular snack bodega.

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4/27/21

Community

The duality of a Brown Girl who Tokes

5X Press speaks with notable brown cannabis connoisseur Brown Girl Tokes.

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4/20/21

News

What are the impacts of inequitable vaccine rollout both locally and globally?

Ensuring equitable access to vaccines among all populations start by acknowledging systemic racism.

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4/20/21

News

One Voice Canada report highlights challenges faced by international students

International students are often left with little to no support navigating life in Canada.

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4/20/21

Community

Leading intentionally: New West School Trustee Gurveen Dhaliwal on creating meaningful change

As the elected Chair of the Board of Education, Gurveen is committed to supporting students.

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4/13/21

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Brown TikTok and the troll industrial complex

How one brown boy is capitalizing on the troll industrial complex. And how it’s kind of our fault.

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4/13/21

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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

Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

5 books by South Asian authors we’re reading right now

Diwali reflections: What I’ve learned after celebrating the festival without my family

5X Weekly Roundup: Supporters of Farmers Protests outside India risk losing Visas, “Bones Day” takes over, & a long-overdue reckoning in the NHL

Surrey shines in ‘Honsla Rakh’— but where’s the shine on Surrey?

Immigrants are not just cheap labour to fix Canada’s labour shortage

Letter from the Editor: Where do our voices belong in Canadian media?

Longing for home in a pandemic: An international student’s take on homesickness and alienation

All ARTICLES

Surprise pop-up vaccination clinics neglect most vulnerable communities

“What’s in a Name?” Neetu Garcha answered, and children of immigrants can relate

The escalating COVID-19 situation in India, and how you can help

Dank Mart: Built on creating community & leaving a legacy

The duality of a Brown Girl who Tokes

What are the impacts of inequitable vaccine rollout both locally and globally?

One Voice Canada report highlights challenges faced by international students

Leading intentionally: New West School Trustee Gurveen Dhaliwal on creating meaningful change

Brown TikTok and the troll industrial complex

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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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Artist Jessie Sohpaul on creating art that reflects his Punjabi experience

The South Asian bride to influencer pipeline: Making sense of the micro-celebrity created by lavish South Asian weddings

5X Weekly Roundup: Bollywood ruining perfectly good songs, Kal Penn’s wedding might be officiated by Cardi B & much more

Ranjit Bawa’s new song incites misogyny and homophobia

Navigating identity and lack of representation as an Indo-Fijian

5 books by South Asian authors we’re reading right now

Diwali reflections: What I’ve learned after celebrating the festival without my family

5X Weekly Roundup: Supporters of Farmers Protests outside India risk losing Visas, “Bones Day” takes over, & a long-overdue reckoning in the NHL

Surrey shines in ‘Honsla Rakh’— but where’s the shine on Surrey?

Immigrants are not just cheap labour to fix Canada’s labour shortage

Letter from the Editor: Where do our voices belong in Canadian media?

Longing for home in a pandemic: An international student’s take on homesickness and alienation

All ARTICLES

Surprise pop-up vaccination clinics neglect most vulnerable communities

“What’s in a Name?” Neetu Garcha answered, and children of immigrants can relate

The escalating COVID-19 situation in India, and how you can help

Dank Mart: Built on creating community & leaving a legacy

The duality of a Brown Girl who Tokes

What are the impacts of inequitable vaccine rollout both locally and globally?

One Voice Canada report highlights challenges faced by international students

Leading intentionally: New West School Trustee Gurveen Dhaliwal on creating meaningful change

Brown TikTok and the troll industrial complex

Browse by Topic

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