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

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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

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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Producer Hark on bagging his first commercial deal with Adidas

5X Press chats with producer Hark about landing a deal with Adidas and what inspires his music.

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Online directory connects South Asian diaspora with mental health resources

Raj Kaur created Southasiantherapists.org

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A Little Late with Lilly ends as Singh makes the move to Netflix

Lilly Singh and Kenya Barris, the new dynamic-ish duo.

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Diaspora Creative: a production house that challenges identity

Co-founder of Diaspora Creative speaks with 5X Press about their origins and future storytelling.

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5/11/21

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How Indian grocery stores produce culture and nostalgia in the diaspora

Indian grocery stores evoke nostalgia and act as social spaces for the community.

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5/11/21

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Did ASOS miss the mark on their new South Asian “Bridal Wear” collection?

ASOS has newly introduced South Asian wedding attire, is it appropriation or appreciation?

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5/11/21

Conversation

Did Canada turn its back on India’s worst public health crisis?

As India continues to be tragically affected by COVID-19, why is Canada not doing more to help?

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5/11/21

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Five unique local South Asian restaurants to check out

Here are five local restaurants serving up an array of unique South Asian dishes.

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COVID-19 is devastating India. What are Bollywood stars doing to help?

Some of Bollywood’s biggest stars are MIA as COVID-19 rages across India.

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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

Producer Hark on bagging his first commercial deal with Adidas

Online directory connects South Asian diaspora with mental health resources

A Little Late with Lilly ends as Singh makes the move to Netflix

Diaspora Creative: a production house that challenges identity

How Indian grocery stores produce culture and nostalgia in the diaspora

Did ASOS miss the mark on their new South Asian “Bridal Wear” collection?

Did Canada turn its back on India’s worst public health crisis?

Five unique local South Asian restaurants to check out

COVID-19 is devastating India. What are Bollywood stars doing to help?

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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

Producer Hark on bagging his first commercial deal with Adidas

Online directory connects South Asian diaspora with mental health resources

A Little Late with Lilly ends as Singh makes the move to Netflix

Diaspora Creative: a production house that challenges identity

How Indian grocery stores produce culture and nostalgia in the diaspora

Did ASOS miss the mark on their new South Asian “Bridal Wear” collection?

Did Canada turn its back on India’s worst public health crisis?

Five unique local South Asian restaurants to check out

COVID-19 is devastating India. What are Bollywood stars doing to help?

Browse by Topic

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