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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Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Scotland leads the way with this crucial step in the right direction for women's health.

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12/1/20

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Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Vancouver council voted to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs on Wednesday, November 25th

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12/1/20

Conversation

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

By saying men are trash, are we lowering the expectations of men?

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11/24/20

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FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

England Football Association chairman and former FIFA VP resigned after making offensive remarks

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11/24/20

Conversation

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Thirty years since its inception and the show is still remembered by millions, including my dad.

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11/24/20

News

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Comparing and pitting minorities against one another is counterproductive and only helps the oppress

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11/18/20

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Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

After a 2 year hiatus, Jus Reign is back with something to look forward to

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11/17/20

Arts & culture

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

The message is not only relevant but is also more important now than it has ever been.

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11/17/20

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Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

The 5X Festival team reflects on the journey to the Mainstage.

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11/10/20

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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

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Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

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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

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

Browse by Topic

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