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

Conversation

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

How to respectfully do an Anand Karaj.

September 15, 2020

Arts & culture

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Beyonce doesn’t have time for this: Do better Bollywood.

September 15, 2020

Arts & culture

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

A vibrant show that could have been so much more.

September 2, 2020

News

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Marginalized folks have been impacted at disproportionate rates during this pandemic.

September 2, 2020

News

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Reflecting on the life of Chadwick Boseman.

September 2, 2020

News

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Netflix announces they won't be renewing Patriot Act for a seventh season.

August 27, 2020

Conversation

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Nikki Haley, who was born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa said America is not a racist country.

August 27, 2020

News

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Mixed reviews on Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.

August 18, 2020

Conversation

My commitment to the Punjabi language

I am committing to properly pronouncing the Punjabi language.

August 18, 2020

Conversation

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

A reflection on the 2017 documentary A Suitable Girl.

August 11, 2020

News

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Seeing a turban in Time's Square is a really big deal. Diljit's latest album "Greatest of All Time"

August 11, 2020

Arts & culture

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

Bibliophiles rejoice! Celebrating Book Lovers Day and reflecting on the power of a good book.

August 11, 2020

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Conversation

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day

Because they also deserve their applause.

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3/3/21

Conversation

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change

The Girl Boss reckoning.

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3/3/21

Arts & culture

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

The Bachelor franchise is in hot water after host Chris Harrison perpetuates racism in an interview.

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3/3/21

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Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar

These South Asian Women are changing everything!

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3/3/21

Community

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Afrofuturism is reimagining a future filled with art, science and technology through a Black lens.

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2/23/21

Arts & culture

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

From Mindy Lahiri to Apu, South Asian representation on screen has seen the good, the bad and the ou

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2/23/21

Arts & culture

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

Namaste Wahala brings on the representation we need and hopefully continue to see.

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2/23/21

Arts & culture

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

A spoken word visual project on intergenerational Punjabi families.

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2/16/21

Conversation

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

We want to see more nuanced storytelling of South Asians.

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2/16/21

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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

Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

My commitment to the Punjabi language

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

All ARTICLES

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

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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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Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj

Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19

Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman

Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act

Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

My commitment to the Punjabi language

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

All ARTICLES

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

Browse by Topic

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