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

What's trending

What's Trending: Damar Hamlin, Rolling Stone's “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list and the Gossip Girl reboot

A quick breakdown of what you might have missed this week

January 5, 2023

Arts & culture

SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal

"You don’t just wake up one day, arrive at self-love and make a home out of it forever."

December 15, 2022

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.

December 14, 2022

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

December 8, 2022

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

December 7, 2022

Community

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

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

December 1, 2022

What's trending

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

December 1, 2022

Conversation

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

How unpacking our survival patterns can turn into epiphanies

December 1, 2022

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?”

December 1, 2022

News

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

Despite various reports and investigations, Infantino fails to grasp the gravity of the situation

November 30, 2022

Conversation

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Jessie shares a personal account of what happened when a medical emergency was called on her flight

November 24, 2022

Community

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

The promise of winter jackets is just what gets students through the door.

November 24, 2022

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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

What's trending

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

What's Trending: Damar Hamlin, Rolling Stone's “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list and the Gossip Girl reboot

SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal

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

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

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?

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

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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What's Trending: Damar Hamlin, Rolling Stone's “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list and the Gossip Girl reboot

SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal

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

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

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?

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

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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