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

5X Press

5X Weekly Roundup

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

What's trending

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

#5XCANVAS

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

All ARTICLES

News

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Scotland leads the way with this crucial step in the right direction for women's health.

Read Article

12/1/20

Conversation

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Vancouver council voted to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs on Wednesday, November 25th

Read Article

12/1/20

Conversation

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

By saying men are trash, are we lowering the expectations of men?

Read Article

11/24/20

News

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

England Football Association chairman and former FIFA VP resigned after making offensive remarks

Read Article

11/24/20

Conversation

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Thirty years since its inception and the show is still remembered by millions, including my dad.

Read Article

11/24/20

News

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Comparing and pitting minorities against one another is counterproductive and only helps the oppress

Read Article

11/18/20

News

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

After a 2 year hiatus, Jus Reign is back with something to look forward to

Read Article

11/17/20

Arts & culture

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

The message is not only relevant but is also more important now than it has ever been.

Read Article

11/17/20

News

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

The 5X Festival team reflects on the journey to the Mainstage.

Read Article

11/10/20

Browse by Topic

Columns

Poetry

Our Sponsors

VIEW ALL SPONSORS

5X Fest Our Story Authors Donate

Write for Us Sponsor Contact

Subscribe to 5X Press

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

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

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

About

Join Us

Subscribe to 5X Press

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

Subscribe to 5X Press

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

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

About

Join Us

Subscribe to 5X Press