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

News

Why Jyoti Gondek & Amarjeet Sohi’s wins in Alberta, are a win for us all

Punjabi mayors Gondek and Sohi made history in Alberta last week.

October 26, 2021

Arts & culture

Four relatable shows about mental health that we all need

Shows that accurately depict what it means to be living with a mental illness.

October 20, 2021

Arts & culture

A new art exhibit in Toronto is celebrating the history of Sikh women

Visiting chashm-e-bulbul during a time of self-discovery

October 20, 2021

What's trending

Love at first… Caste? A (now deleted) dating app matched users based on their rank in India’s social hierarchy

The app has since been deleted, leaving behind their cringey ads as the only proof of its existence.

October 19, 2021

Community

New children’s book Dosti explores themes of friendship and camaraderie in the time of Partition

Dosti aims to fill the gaps in children’s education and spark curiosity about Punjabi histories

October 19, 2021

Conversation

I’m tired of the exhausting performance of identity on social media, but there really is no escaping it.

Instagram was down for a few hours and I momentarily was at peace. Am I the problem?

October 14, 2021

News

Indian Media: Where Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s drug charges received more coverage than protestors ran over and killed by a minister’s son

How and why is Indian media the way it is?

October 12, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Attacks on farmers in India, Pandora Papers, to feed or not feed your photographer, & more.

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

October 8, 2021

Arts & culture

Netflix’s Sex Education gives the progressive portrayal of teenage sexuality I wish I had when I was younger

Coming from a community where sex isn't talked about, this show would've been empowering.

October 6, 2021

Conversation

On my own journey to healing, I ended up taking my mother along.

On recognizing the importance of caring for myself, and bringing my mother with me.

October 6, 2021

Conversation

It’s time we stop protecting abusers and start showing up for survivors of sexual violence

The protection of abusers come at a cost for survivors of sexual violence

October 6, 2021

Conversation

G. Sidhu’s new song raises awareness around mental health in the South Asian community

G. Sidhu is a popular Punjabi singer who is attempting to create awareness around mental health.

October 5, 2021

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Arts & culture

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

They are giving us the freshest tunes with Desi influences

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7/28/22

Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.

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7/28/22

Arts & culture

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Bollywood’s latest song remake fits within a long history of appropriating regional music

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7/19/22

Poetry

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

5XPoetry by Violet Myles.

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7/12/22

News

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

No one needs a bureaucrat’s permission to be free.

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7/6/22

Conversation

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

It's important we create space for the men around us.

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7/6/22

Conversation

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

Homophobic comments were recently left on a 5XFest Pride post on Instagram.

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7/5/22

Conversation

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

As settlers on this land, reconciliation is our responsibility too. Time to learn and take action.

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6/29/22

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

Diljit’s Born to Shine tour takes over Canada and leaves everyone with an unforgettable experience.

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6/28/22

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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

Why Jyoti Gondek & Amarjeet Sohi’s wins in Alberta, are a win for us all

Four relatable shows about mental health that we all need

A new art exhibit in Toronto is celebrating the history of Sikh women

Love at first… Caste? A (now deleted) dating app matched users based on their rank in India’s social hierarchy

New children’s book Dosti explores themes of friendship and camaraderie in the time of Partition

I’m tired of the exhausting performance of identity on social media, but there really is no escaping it.

Indian Media: Where Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s drug charges received more coverage than protestors ran over and killed by a minister’s son

5X Weekly Roundup: Attacks on farmers in India, Pandora Papers, to feed or not feed your photographer, & more.

Netflix’s Sex Education gives the progressive portrayal of teenage sexuality I wish I had when I was younger

On my own journey to healing, I ended up taking my mother along.

It’s time we stop protecting abusers and start showing up for survivors of sexual violence

G. Sidhu’s new song raises awareness around mental health in the South Asian community

All ARTICLES

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

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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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Why Jyoti Gondek & Amarjeet Sohi’s wins in Alberta, are a win for us all

Four relatable shows about mental health that we all need

A new art exhibit in Toronto is celebrating the history of Sikh women

Love at first… Caste? A (now deleted) dating app matched users based on their rank in India’s social hierarchy

New children’s book Dosti explores themes of friendship and camaraderie in the time of Partition

I’m tired of the exhausting performance of identity on social media, but there really is no escaping it.

Indian Media: Where Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s drug charges received more coverage than protestors ran over and killed by a minister’s son

5X Weekly Roundup: Attacks on farmers in India, Pandora Papers, to feed or not feed your photographer, & more.

Netflix’s Sex Education gives the progressive portrayal of teenage sexuality I wish I had when I was younger

On my own journey to healing, I ended up taking my mother along.

It’s time we stop protecting abusers and start showing up for survivors of sexual violence

G. Sidhu’s new song raises awareness around mental health in the South Asian community

All ARTICLES

5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"

"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health

Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist

Browse by Topic

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