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

News

The Supreme Court's involvement in the farmers' protests is not a step in the right direction

The Supreme Court's comments might seem to spark optimism, but they are not a good sign.

January 19, 2021

News

City of Surrey votes against land acknowledgement: here's why we expect more

The City of Surrey has once again shown their lack of commitment in addressing racism in Surrey.

January 19, 2021

News

The storming of The US Capitol and its connection to race, politics, and the criminal justice system

“We aren’t asking you to shoot them, we are asking you not to shoot us like you don’t shoot them.”

January 12, 2021

Arts & culture

Not By Chance: Our favourite Brown Munde close off 2020 with complete bangers

AP Dhillon, Gurinder Gill, and Money Musik release their first EP, Not By Chance.

January 12, 2021

Community

Surrey’s Juvy Kooner signs with Portuguese soccer team S.C. Braga

From Surrey, BC, to the soccer pitch in Portugal, a homegrown talent is headed to the big leagues.

January 12, 2021

News

Numerous Canadian politicians resign after traveling abroad amid pandemic

While public health officials urge us to stay at home, politicians are going on vacation.

January 12, 2021

Arts & culture

Conflicting reviews roll in for popular new Pixar film “Soul”

While some loved the film, others pointed out criticisms or contradictions in their representation.

January 12, 2021

Arts & culture

Artists we discovered this year, underground and in the mainstream

Here are some artists we discovered this year!

December 30, 2020

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Our top obsessions of 2020

After the year of the lockdown, here are some of the top obsessions we’ve picked up while being home

December 30, 2020

What's trending

2020 Wrapped: A year in review

Yep, this actually happened. Taking a look at the wild year we had.

December 30, 2020

Community

Community organization launches mutual aid fund for BIPOC youth amid pandemic

The Winter Support Fund is a mutual aid system Leading in Colour has set up.

December 23, 2020

News

Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis

Just last week, Cyclone Yasa was the second largest storm to hit the Southeast Pacific this year.

December 23, 2020

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Community

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts

Robyn Sandhu is one of the amazing artists performing at 5X Blockparty on June 11.

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Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

The things I hated this week.

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5/13/22

Poetry

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

A collection by 5XPress writer Tasheal Gill.

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5/11/22

Arts & culture

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

Why does Bollywood sell only one ‘perfect’ leading lady as an acceptable love match?

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5/11/22

Community

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Some exciting events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in Vancouver.

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5/11/22

News

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Four Sikh elders have been attacked in parts of New York over the last month.

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5/11/22

Conversation

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?

Madonna’s viral TikTok and aging under public scrutiny.

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5/5/22

Conversation

The stigma of being a working mom in the South Asian community

You don't stop being a person when you become a mom

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5/4/22

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Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe moment is about more than just the dress

It’s time we stop glamorizing disordered eating and fad diets

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5/4/22

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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

The Supreme Court's involvement in the farmers' protests is not a step in the right direction

City of Surrey votes against land acknowledgement: here's why we expect more

The storming of The US Capitol and its connection to race, politics, and the criminal justice system

Not By Chance: Our favourite Brown Munde close off 2020 with complete bangers

Surrey’s Juvy Kooner signs with Portuguese soccer team S.C. Braga

Numerous Canadian politicians resign after traveling abroad amid pandemic

Conflicting reviews roll in for popular new Pixar film “Soul”

Artists we discovered this year, underground and in the mainstream

Our top obsessions of 2020

2020 Wrapped: A year in review

Community organization launches mutual aid fund for BIPOC youth amid pandemic

Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis

All ARTICLES

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts

Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?

The stigma of being a working mom in the South Asian community

Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe moment is about more than just the dress

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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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The Supreme Court's involvement in the farmers' protests is not a step in the right direction

City of Surrey votes against land acknowledgement: here's why we expect more

The storming of The US Capitol and its connection to race, politics, and the criminal justice system

Not By Chance: Our favourite Brown Munde close off 2020 with complete bangers

Surrey’s Juvy Kooner signs with Portuguese soccer team S.C. Braga

Numerous Canadian politicians resign after traveling abroad amid pandemic

Conflicting reviews roll in for popular new Pixar film “Soul”

Artists we discovered this year, underground and in the mainstream

Our top obsessions of 2020

2020 Wrapped: A year in review

Community organization launches mutual aid fund for BIPOC youth amid pandemic

Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis

All ARTICLES

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts

Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?

The stigma of being a working mom in the South Asian community

Kim Kardashian’s Marilyn Monroe moment is about more than just the dress

Browse by Topic

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