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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Conversation

The harassment faced by Harsha Walia speaks to the treatment of racialized women on the frontlines of activism

The online harassment of Harsha Walia shows the need for more Indigenous-immigrant solidarity.

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7/14/21

News

#FreeBritney and what it means for women everywhere

Following the #FreeBritany case makes us wonder about the implications of ownership on women.

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7/13/21

Community

Born, bred, and brought up in Surrey: lyricist Chani Nattan speaks about the making of Diljit's latest track

Chani Nattan speaks to 5X Press about his recent collaboration with Intense and Diljit Dosanjh

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7/13/21

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The double standards of Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic ban highlights the treatment of Black women in Sports

How the treatment of Sha’Carri Richardson in the Olympics is systemically racist.

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7/13/21

Conversation

The unfair taboo of brown girls and tattoos

Why tattoos are vital to South Asian culture, and how one Gujarati artist is embracing it all.

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6/30/21

Conversation

Why the cancellation of Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2019 5X Fest performance is still relevant

In 2019, the RCMP banned Sidhu Moose Wala from 5X Fest. Let's look at why that's still relevant.

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6/30/21

Arts & culture

Fearless and unique: queer artist Jag Nagra’s work is all about the expression of authenticity

5X Press talks to artist Jag Nagra about her art and the conversations she hopes it will spark.

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6/30/21

Arts & culture

Is Bravo's ‘Family Karma” actually what we needed for the culture?

Family Karma is definitely a nuanced representation. Is it what the culture needed?

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6/30/21

Arts & culture

Khanvict’s latest EP: an escape worth remembering

Khanvict has released a new EP and we've got a review to go with it!

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6/23/21

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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

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

The harassment faced by Harsha Walia speaks to the treatment of racialized women on the frontlines of activism

#FreeBritney and what it means for women everywhere

Born, bred, and brought up in Surrey: lyricist Chani Nattan speaks about the making of Diljit's latest track

The double standards of Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic ban highlights the treatment of Black women in Sports

The unfair taboo of brown girls and tattoos

Why the cancellation of Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2019 5X Fest performance is still relevant

Fearless and unique: queer artist Jag Nagra’s work is all about the expression of authenticity

Is Bravo's ‘Family Karma” actually what we needed for the culture?

Khanvict’s latest EP: an escape worth remembering

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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

The harassment faced by Harsha Walia speaks to the treatment of racialized women on the frontlines of activism

#FreeBritney and what it means for women everywhere

Born, bred, and brought up in Surrey: lyricist Chani Nattan speaks about the making of Diljit's latest track

The double standards of Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic ban highlights the treatment of Black women in Sports

The unfair taboo of brown girls and tattoos

Why the cancellation of Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2019 5X Fest performance is still relevant

Fearless and unique: queer artist Jag Nagra’s work is all about the expression of authenticity

Is Bravo's ‘Family Karma” actually what we needed for the culture?

Khanvict’s latest EP: an escape worth remembering

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