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

Arts & culture

Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey

Khan speaks to 5X Press about his career and what the award means to him.

December 23, 2020

News

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU

A Black alumnus from SFU was violently attacked and arrested by an RCMP officer on December 11.

December 23, 2020

Community

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi

South Asian evening wear designer Mani Jassal speaks to 5X Press about her latest collection

December 15, 2020

Arts & culture

Bollywood’s “Teri Bhabhi” ignites conversation around the ‘Bro-Code’ and Women’s Agency

A song from the movie ‘Coolie No.1’s’ is the latest Bollywood song raising red flags.

December 15, 2020

Community

Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

Learn new Bhangra moves you can break out post-COVID-19!

December 15, 2020

News

“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature

The accomplishment becomes more pronounced in light of Chouhan's activism and public service.

December 15, 2020

Conversation

The soil in which my roots are planted has always been, and always will be, Panjab

Diasporic South Asians always pull through for issues in their homeland.

December 8, 2020

Community

BIPOC businesses to support this holiday season

This holiday season, let’s all support small BIPOC businesses that have been affected by COVID-19

December 8, 2020

Conversation

Bhupinder Hundal takes over as news director at Global BC: Here's why it matters

Global News BC names Bhupinder Hundal as News Director and Station Manager.

December 8, 2020

Arts & culture

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local collab for epic cultural mashup “Screaming Indian”

In a mashup of Indian and Indigenous cultures, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local pair up.

December 8, 2020

Arts & culture

Mixed reviews for “Funny Boy,” film chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars

A Canadian film by Deepa Mehta raises concerns for the Tamil community.

December 8, 2020

Community

New book explores untold stories of South Asian pioneer experience in BC

Untold Stories by Karen Dosanjh works to honour history and inspire the future.

December 1, 2020

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Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

A sneak preview of all the festivities at this year's 5X Fest!

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9/6/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

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

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9/3/21

Community

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

We are looking forward to seeing Lil India playing on September 18 at the 5X Fest Blockparty

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9/1/21

Conversation

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

The podcast launches on September 1.

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9/1/21

Community

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

For 27-year-old Olympian Gurpreet Sohi, “pressure is a privilege.”

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9/1/21

Conversation

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

On Gene Weingarten & why we do not need to appease old white men and their dull palates.

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8/31/21

What's trending

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

How did TikTok trends go from calling out men on their online harassment to being racist?

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8/31/21

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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8/27/21

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.

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8/25/21

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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

Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi

Bollywood’s “Teri Bhabhi” ignites conversation around the ‘Bro-Code’ and Women’s Agency

Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature

The soil in which my roots are planted has always been, and always will be, Panjab

BIPOC businesses to support this holiday season

Bhupinder Hundal takes over as news director at Global BC: Here's why it matters

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local collab for epic cultural mashup “Screaming Indian”

Mixed reviews for “Funny Boy,” film chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars

New book explores untold stories of South Asian pioneer experience in BC

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What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

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

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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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Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi

Bollywood’s “Teri Bhabhi” ignites conversation around the ‘Bro-Code’ and Women’s Agency

Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature

The soil in which my roots are planted has always been, and always will be, Panjab

BIPOC businesses to support this holiday season

Bhupinder Hundal takes over as news director at Global BC: Here's why it matters

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local collab for epic cultural mashup “Screaming Indian”

Mixed reviews for “Funny Boy,” film chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars

New book explores untold stories of South Asian pioneer experience in BC

All ARTICLES

What to expect at this year's 5X Fest

5X Weekly Roundup: Canadians told to stop using horse drug to treat COVID-19, Kanye & Drake’s feud continues, Texas’ horrific abortion ban & much more.

Bringing female DJ’s to the forefront: Lil India is all set to rock the 5X Fest stage

“King Of The World:” A podcast on an individual’s journey as a Pakistani American Muslim following 9/11

Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi on making it to the Olympics, representation & constantly raising the bar for herself

Desis, we do not need to make ourselves more palatable

When “creepy" and “Indian men” became synonymous on TikTok

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

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