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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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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How does a show about doctors have such a problem representing us?

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