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

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

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

September 10, 2021

Community

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Gurnaz wants to make the world a better place by making others laugh and smile.

September 7, 2021

Community

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Surrey, meet your new queen, all the way from Goniana, Bhatinda.

September 7, 2021

Community

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Kaur is a fashion designer, activist, and mom-to-be.

September 7, 2021

Community

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

Khan is an idiosyncratic rapper from Queens with Bengali background.

September 7, 2021

Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

A sneak preview of all the festivities at this year's 5X Fest!

September 6, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

A quick breakdown of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.

September 3, 2021

Community

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

We are looking forward to seeing Lil India playing on September 18 at the 5X Fest Blockparty

September 1, 2021

Conversation

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

The podcast launches on September 1.

September 1, 2021

Community

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

For 27-year-old Olympian Gurpreet Sohi, “pressure is a privilege.”

September 1, 2021

Conversation

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

On Gene Weingarten & why we do not need to appease old white men and their dull palates.

August 31, 2021

What's trending

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

How did TikTok trends go from calling out men on their online harassment to being racist?

August 31, 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

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

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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5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

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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