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

Arts & culture

Netflix India faces boycott threats after inter-faith kiss in “A Suitable Boy”

The scene in question features a Hindu character sharing a kiss with her Muslim lover inside a Hindu

December 1, 2020

News

Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills

Millions have joined the march to India’s capital in demonstration. Read on for ways you can support

December 1, 2020

News

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Scotland leads the way with this crucial step in the right direction for women's health.

December 1, 2020

Conversation

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Vancouver council voted to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs on Wednesday, November 25th

December 1, 2020

Conversation

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

By saying men are trash, are we lowering the expectations of men?

November 24, 2020

News

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

England Football Association chairman and former FIFA VP resigned after making offensive remarks

November 24, 2020

Conversation

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Thirty years since its inception and the show is still remembered by millions, including my dad.

November 24, 2020

News

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Comparing and pitting minorities against one another is counterproductive and only helps the oppress

November 18, 2020

News

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

After a 2 year hiatus, Jus Reign is back with something to look forward to

November 17, 2020

Arts & culture

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

The message is not only relevant but is also more important now than it has ever been.

November 17, 2020

News

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

The 5X Festival team reflects on the journey to the Mainstage.

November 10, 2020

Community

Kiran Rai: from Youtube to owning her own production agency

As her most recent venture, Rai has launched a creative agency alongside her best friend

November 10, 2020

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Arts & culture

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

The documentary dives into the trials and tribulations Gomez navigated since her rise to stardom.

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12/14/22

Conversation

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

Johnnie Walker is a long-standing symbol in the community, but what does it really stand for?

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12/14/22

Community

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

5X Press sat down with the creators to learn more about the inspiration for the film

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12/8/22

Conversation

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

"The truth is we set ourselves up for failure when we keep the cycle of needing to do more going."

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12/7/22

Community

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

Gina Judge’s Fundamentals of Wealth Workshop shifted my view of money

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12/7/22

Community

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

5X is here to save you from your gift-giving block this holiday season.

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12/1/22

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Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Monika takes over this week's recap of discourses to hate

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12/1/22

Conversation

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

How unpacking our survival patterns can turn into epiphanies

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12/1/22

Community

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

“I can’t help but ask myself: what could it possibly be? What are we supposed to do?”

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12/1/22

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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

Netflix India faces boycott threats after inter-faith kiss in “A Suitable Boy”

Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

Kiran Rai: from Youtube to owning her own production agency

All ARTICLES

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

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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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Netflix India faces boycott threats after inter-faith kiss in “A Suitable Boy”

Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

Kiran Rai: from Youtube to owning her own production agency

All ARTICLES

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

How a local fundamentals of wealth workshop taught me that financial literacy is the bridge all women need to cross

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Discourses I hated this week: The “female gaze” and KimYe in the news for the wrong reasons

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

Browse by Topic

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