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

What's trending

The Twitter feud that perpetuated anti-Black racism within the South Asian community

How one tweet set off a racist tirade from a segment of brown Twitter.

October 4, 2021

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5X Weekly Roundup: Truth & Reconciliation Day, Britney is free, targeted harassment against Canadian journalists & more

A roundup of some stories you may have missed.

October 1, 2021

Community

5 things we learned from putting on a festival during a pandemic

Takeaways from the epic celebration that was 5X Fest 2021.

September 28, 2021

Conversation

Why I as a South Asian woman, have no interest in marriage

Breaking out of society’s expectation of how a South Asian woman should be, look like, and act.

September 28, 2021

Community

Shushma Datt: a South Asian broadcasting pioneer who paved her own path

After receiving the 2021 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award, Datt sits down with 5X Press

September 28, 2021

#5XFLOW

Tesher: A rising musician whose bringing Bollywood to Hollywood

From Jalebi Baby to international success: who is Tesher, and what's next?

September 28, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: The Gabby Petito Case, Tiger King 2, the Internet’s debate over Drake and Michael Jackson & so much more

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

September 24, 2021

What's trending

Simiran Kaur Dhadli’s controversial new song has people divided. Here’s what happened.

Many are calling the song extremely problematic and embedded with internalized misogyny.

September 21, 2021

Community

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

A recap of this year’s 5X Festival

September 21, 2021

Community

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

September 14, 2021

Community

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

BAINS sat down with 5X Press to talk about his journey with music & more.

September 14, 2021

Arts & culture

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

Avanti Nagral will be at the 5X Blockparty this weekend

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Mrs. Church

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boots in the sky

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Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

The Beyhive was blessed with new music this summer from their favourite queen.

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Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

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

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Conversation

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The cycle of failure in our community must end. It truly is a matter of life and death.

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8/10/22

Conversation

The Pursuit of Everything

The pursuit of everything was really just a nudging urgency to fill the nothingness.

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8/9/22

Arts & culture

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Ms. Marvel severely underrated by many despite the amazing diversity and showcase of culture

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8/4/22

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Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Sharing my anxieties around travel, weddings, COVID, and life in general as an anxious mom.

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Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

When will we stop shaming women for getting a divorce?

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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

The Twitter feud that perpetuated anti-Black racism within the South Asian community

5X Weekly Roundup: Truth & Reconciliation Day, Britney is free, targeted harassment against Canadian journalists & more

5 things we learned from putting on a festival during a pandemic

Why I as a South Asian woman, have no interest in marriage

Shushma Datt: a South Asian broadcasting pioneer who paved her own path

Tesher: A rising musician whose bringing Bollywood to Hollywood

5X Weekly Roundup: The Gabby Petito Case, Tiger King 2, the Internet’s debate over Drake and Michael Jackson & so much more

Simiran Kaur Dhadli’s controversial new song has people divided. Here’s what happened.

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

All ARTICLES

Mrs. Church

boots in the sky

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The Pursuit of Everything

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

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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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The Twitter feud that perpetuated anti-Black racism within the South Asian community

5X Weekly Roundup: Truth & Reconciliation Day, Britney is free, targeted harassment against Canadian journalists & more

5 things we learned from putting on a festival during a pandemic

Why I as a South Asian woman, have no interest in marriage

Shushma Datt: a South Asian broadcasting pioneer who paved her own path

Tesher: A rising musician whose bringing Bollywood to Hollywood

5X Weekly Roundup: The Gabby Petito Case, Tiger King 2, the Internet’s debate over Drake and Michael Jackson & so much more

Simiran Kaur Dhadli’s controversial new song has people divided. Here’s what happened.

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

All ARTICLES

Mrs. Church

boots in the sky

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The Pursuit of Everything

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Anxious mom series: The local vacation I almost didn’t take

Why the way we treat divorced South Asian women is a matter of life and death

Browse by Topic

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