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

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

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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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FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

Despite various reports and investigations, Infantino fails to grasp the gravity of the situation

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11/30/22

Conversation

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Jessie shares a personal account of what happened when a medical emergency was called on her flight

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11/24/22

Community

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

The promise of winter jackets is just what gets students through the door.

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11/24/22

Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

I'm tired of talking about Chris Brown.

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11/24/22

What's trending

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?

Love is Blind season 3 is over and it’s time to see if it redeemed itself

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11/17/22

What's trending

Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making

Abbott Elementary is a new must-watch sitcom providing much needed freshness to the TV guide

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11/17/22

Conversation

Work in progress

"I’ll never be so 'healed' that I don’t still mess up from time to time."

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11/17/22

Poetry

Brown Munde

"Turf wars over land your parents own, running these streets from a broken home"

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11/14/22

Poetry

prayer 4 trans power

The latest release from 5XPoetry

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11/14/22

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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

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

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?

Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making

Work in progress

Brown Munde

prayer 4 trans power

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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

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?

Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making

Work in progress

Brown Munde

prayer 4 trans power

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