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

Community

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Afrofuturism is reimagining a future filled with art, science and technology through a Black lens.

February 23, 2021

Arts & culture

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

From Mindy Lahiri to Apu, South Asian representation on screen has seen the good, the bad and the ou

February 23, 2021

Arts & culture

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

Namaste Wahala brings on the representation we need and hopefully continue to see.

February 23, 2021

Arts & culture

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

A spoken word visual project on intergenerational Punjabi families.

February 16, 2021

Conversation

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

We want to see more nuanced storytelling of South Asians.

February 16, 2021

Community

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Mindfulness, affirmations and being a co-creator of your own reality.

February 16, 2021

Conversation

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

India's a nation where Bollywood celebrities are worshipped, but is it time we start questioning why

February 9, 2021

Conversation

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

A malignant holiday worthy of no celebration.

February 9, 2021

Conversation

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

COVID-friendly Valentine's Day Date ideas

February 9, 2021

News

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

India continues to show us the silencing of expression and press through the farmer’s protest.

February 9, 2021

Arts & culture

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

From poverty porn to casteism, criticisms roll in for Netflix's The White Tiger.

February 3, 2021

Conversation

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

Are you feeling burnt out? Turns out most of us are.

February 3, 2021

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Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?

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2/17/22

Conversation

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

An advice column for the things us brown kids can't talk to our parents about.

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2/14/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

Things I hated and loved to hate.

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2/11/22

Conversation

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Exploring sexuality as a South Asian woman is complex and awkward when all we've known is shame.

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2/10/22

Conversation

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Activists are calling for healthier and safer ways to speak about violence against women.

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2/8/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Things I hated and loved to hate this week

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2/4/22

Community

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Community advocate seeks tangible change as labour issues lose traction due to white supremacists

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2/3/22

Arts & culture

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

A tell-all on the latest South Asian dating show

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2/1/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

The things we hated this week.

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1/28/22

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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

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

All ARTICLES

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

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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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Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

Being co-creator of your reality: Summan Kandola on bringing spirituality to the grind

Does Bollywood still deserve our support after repeatedly showing their true colours?

I can’t be the only one who thinks Valentine’s Day is a scam

Spread love not COVID: Valentine’s date ideas you can do from home

How freedom of expression in the farmers’ protests is threatened both in and outside of India

The White Tiger releases on Netflix, but not without controversy

Making sense of pandemic fatigue

All ARTICLES

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

Browse by Topic

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