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

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more

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

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Community

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts

She hopes to uplift the next generation of women and non-binary artists.

August 25, 2021

#5XFLEEK

5 South Asian creatives you need to follow

Here are five trailblazing South Asians on social media. Go show them some love!

August 25, 2021

Community

Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”

Catch her at the 5X Blockparty this September!

August 25, 2021

News

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

“It’s important for us to make noise for them:”

August 25, 2021

Community

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports

The first South Asian player in the NHL.

August 25, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more

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

August 18, 2021

Conversation

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace

“Understanding and dealing with the challenges of being a POC in professional spaces”

August 17, 2021

Arts & culture

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians

Sher Vancouver’s film Emergence tells the stories of queer South Asians, heartbreak, & acceptance

August 17, 2021

Community

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports

5X Press reached out to Baneet Bains, a young star South Asian athlete with big accomplishments.

August 17, 2021

Arts & culture

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market

5X Press had the chance to speak with Guntaj, who let us in on his creative process and inspirations

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Community

Players, meet the coach: The host behind the popular “Coaches Don’t Play” podcast

If you haven’t heard of Coach P, you really don’t know what you’re missing out on.

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Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies

Her essays explore her views on power, control and sexuality as a woman

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Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

An Indian show in English with exceptional writing and talent that portrays divorce in a nuanced way

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How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

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Conversation

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

A New Year doesn’t have to mean a new you

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How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

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Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021

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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: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts

5 South Asian creatives you need to follow

Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports

5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market

Players, meet the coach: The host behind the popular “Coaches Don’t Play” podcast

All ARTICLES

Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021

A Year in Review: 2021’s biggest moments and lessons

Browse by Topic

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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: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts

5 South Asian creatives you need to follow

Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports

5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market

Players, meet the coach: The host behind the popular “Coaches Don’t Play” podcast

All ARTICLES

Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021

A Year in Review: 2021’s biggest moments and lessons

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

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