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: Feedback on Sabyasachi’s collection with H&M, celebrities are not bathing, 9 years since Oak Creek & much more

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

August 11, 2021

Conversation

Navigating independence as a daughter in a South Asian household

Independence is an integral part of life, but as South Asian daughters we are not taught that.

August 10, 2021

Community

Surrey's Raman Bains talks about navigating the music industry and his new single “Heer Ranjha”

Local singer and composer Raman Bains sat down with 5X Press to tell us about his new single.

August 10, 2021

News

Reflecting on the overdose crisis in the South Asian community

Upkar Singh Tatlay says data and community engagement have been key for reducing stigma.

August 10, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Punjabis doing it big at the Olympics and in the NBA, incident of racism in a Surrey park, and some pop culture news you may have missed

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

August 5, 2021

News

A “Little Help Box” is located in Newton to provide free supports to vulnerable communities

A conversation with Allysha Ram of Engaged Communities Canada Society about community care.

August 3, 2021

News

Why Fiji’s Tokyo Olympics Rugby win is about more than just gold medals

FIji wins their second back to back medal at the Olympics.

August 3, 2021

Arts & culture

These Punjabi board books help preserve the Punjabi language

Harmeet Mann’s children board book sets are a way to connect with the Punjabi culture and language.

August 3, 2021

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Brampton workers protest wage theft, Sikh bikers show solidarity with Indigenous peoples, Mindy Kaling faces backlash & more

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

July 29, 2021

Conversation

Why do we police what brown women do with their bodies, but look away when brown men are violating those same bodies?

Brown trolls bring shame to the community, not the women they go out of their way to harass.

July 28, 2021

Conversation

Here’s why AP Dhillon may have missed the mark with the video for his latest track “Ma Belle”

Could the video have done a better job with South Asian representation?

July 27, 2021

Community

Supporting community building and resilience: Newton’s the PLOT is more than just a sharing garden

The PLOT’s Aman Chandi and Jasmeen Virk speak about the space and how it serves the Newton community

July 27, 2021

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Immigrants blind nationalism further perpetuates harm experienced by Indigenous peoples

Immigrant communities carry bias and lack of education around Indigenous communities.

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6/8/21

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Revisiting the 2019 5X Fest art party

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6/8/21

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One year after the BLM protests: what we learned

A year after the BLM protests, we look back at what needs to happen and what we've learned.

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6/8/21

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Meet The Founder of Viti Vibes TV, a platform highlighting the accomplishments of local Fijian youth

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6/2/21

Community

The evolution of 5X Festival

5X Press speaks with founder Tarun Nayar on the evolution of from VIBC to 5X Fest.

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6/1/21

Arts & culture

UNION: local sci-fi art exhibition is a portal into the year 3000

Artists Kiran Bhumber and Nancy Lee showcase a dystopian year 3000 in their new exhibit.

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5/25/21

Community

Surrey-born Jasman Sangha commits to NCAA basketball team in Texas

Sangha tells 5x Press about his journey to the NCAA and how the community helped keep him driven.

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5/25/21

Arts & culture

Sidhu Moosewala is rolling out the long-awaited Moosetape

Sidhu Moosewala's has started to release songs from the highly anticipated 32-track Moosetape.

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5/25/21

Conversation

India’s previous, decades-old support for Palestinian liberation means little to Hindutva fascists. Here’s why:

Why Hindu nationalists support Israel.

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5/25/21

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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: Feedback on Sabyasachi’s collection with H&M, celebrities are not bathing, 9 years since Oak Creek & much more

Navigating independence as a daughter in a South Asian household

Surrey's Raman Bains talks about navigating the music industry and his new single “Heer Ranjha”

Reflecting on the overdose crisis in the South Asian community

5X Weekly Roundup: Punjabis doing it big at the Olympics and in the NBA, incident of racism in a Surrey park, and some pop culture news you may have missed

A “Little Help Box” is located in Newton to provide free supports to vulnerable communities

Why Fiji’s Tokyo Olympics Rugby win is about more than just gold medals

These Punjabi board books help preserve the Punjabi language

5X Weekly Roundup: Brampton workers protest wage theft, Sikh bikers show solidarity with Indigenous peoples, Mindy Kaling faces backlash & more

Why do we police what brown women do with their bodies, but look away when brown men are violating those same bodies?

Here’s why AP Dhillon may have missed the mark with the video for his latest track “Ma Belle”

Supporting community building and resilience: Newton’s the PLOT is more than just a sharing garden

All ARTICLES

Immigrants blind nationalism further perpetuates harm experienced by Indigenous peoples

Revisiting the 2019 5X Fest art party

One year after the BLM protests: what we learned

Meet The Founder of Viti Vibes TV, a platform highlighting the accomplishments of local Fijian youth

The evolution of 5X Festival

UNION: local sci-fi art exhibition is a portal into the year 3000

Surrey-born Jasman Sangha commits to NCAA basketball team in Texas

Sidhu Moosewala is rolling out the long-awaited Moosetape

India’s previous, decades-old support for Palestinian liberation means little to Hindutva fascists. Here’s why:

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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: Feedback on Sabyasachi’s collection with H&M, celebrities are not bathing, 9 years since Oak Creek & much more

Navigating independence as a daughter in a South Asian household

Surrey's Raman Bains talks about navigating the music industry and his new single “Heer Ranjha”

Reflecting on the overdose crisis in the South Asian community

5X Weekly Roundup: Punjabis doing it big at the Olympics and in the NBA, incident of racism in a Surrey park, and some pop culture news you may have missed

A “Little Help Box” is located in Newton to provide free supports to vulnerable communities

Why Fiji’s Tokyo Olympics Rugby win is about more than just gold medals

These Punjabi board books help preserve the Punjabi language

5X Weekly Roundup: Brampton workers protest wage theft, Sikh bikers show solidarity with Indigenous peoples, Mindy Kaling faces backlash & more

Why do we police what brown women do with their bodies, but look away when brown men are violating those same bodies?

Here’s why AP Dhillon may have missed the mark with the video for his latest track “Ma Belle”

Supporting community building and resilience: Newton’s the PLOT is more than just a sharing garden

All ARTICLES

Immigrants blind nationalism further perpetuates harm experienced by Indigenous peoples

Revisiting the 2019 5X Fest art party

One year after the BLM protests: what we learned

Meet The Founder of Viti Vibes TV, a platform highlighting the accomplishments of local Fijian youth

The evolution of 5X Festival

UNION: local sci-fi art exhibition is a portal into the year 3000

Surrey-born Jasman Sangha commits to NCAA basketball team in Texas

Sidhu Moosewala is rolling out the long-awaited Moosetape

India’s previous, decades-old support for Palestinian liberation means little to Hindutva fascists. Here’s why:

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