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Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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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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Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

India bans Tik Tok and 50 other apps after tensions with China heighten.
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7/6/20
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‘Fair & Lovely’ changing it's name is a band-aid solution after profiting off colorism for years
The fight to dismantle colorism requires more than a simple name change.
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7/6/20
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Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

To cancel or not to cancel, that is the question.
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7/6/20
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Letters to my city: 5X Press
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
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6/30/20
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Letters to my city: Deepak Sharma
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
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6/30/20
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Letters to my city: Harpo Mander
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
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6/30/20
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Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi
Residents of Surrey asks questions to councillors regarding systemic racism.
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6/30/20
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Letters to my city: Jeevan Sangha
Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
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6/30/20
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Black-owned businesses to support, now and always.
How can we channel this online advocacy beyond social media, and across different countries?
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6/23/20

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