Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

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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

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

The documentary dives into the trials and tribulations Gomez navigated since her rise to stardom.

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Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

Johnnie Walker is a long-standing symbol in the community, but what does it really stand for?

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12/14/22

Community

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

5X Press sat down with the creators to learn more about the inspiration for the film

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12/8/22

Conversation

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

"The truth is we set ourselves up for failure when we keep the cycle of needing to do more going."

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12/7/22

Community

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

Gina Judge’s Fundamentals of Wealth Workshop shifted my view of money

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12/7/22

Community

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

5X is here to save you from your gift-giving block this holiday season.

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12/1/22

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Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Monika takes over this week's recap of discourses to hate

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12/1/22

Conversation

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

How unpacking our survival patterns can turn into epiphanies

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12/1/22

Community

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

“I can’t help but ask myself: what could it possibly be? What are we supposed to do?”

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12/1/22

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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

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

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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

About 5X Press

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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

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

Browse by Topic

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