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Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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Conversation

Bollywood Celebs: stop endorsing fairness creams if you want to support Black Lives Matter

Bollywood celebrities endorse skin lightening creams yet claim support for BLM.
Conversation

Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story

Millions sign "Justice for Mia Khalifa" petition.
News

Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

India bans Tik Tok and 50 other apps after tensions with China heighten.
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‘Fair & Lovely’ changing it's name is a band-aid solution after profiting off colorism for years

The fight to dismantle colorism requires more than a simple name change.
Conversation

Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

To cancel or not to cancel, that is the question.
News

Letters to my city: 5X Press

Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
News

Letters to my city: Deepak Sharma

Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
News

Letters to my city: Harpo Mander

Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
Conversation

Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi

Residents of Surrey asks questions to councillors regarding systemic racism.
News

Letters to my city: Jeevan Sangha

Residents of Surrey explain why they want their city to act and stand up against systemic racism.
News

Black-owned businesses to support, now and always.

How can we channel this online advocacy beyond social media, and across different countries?
News

Grammys drop ‘urban’ from awards categories

The Recording Academy announces that the word ‘urban’ will no longer be part of its vocabulary.

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News

The never-ending cycle of bad news shouldn’t cost you your mental health

You are paying an emotional tax every time you give allow yourself to get consumed by negativity.
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6/2/22
Community

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

Non-binary artist does comedy show at Rio Theatre for LGBTQIA + fans
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6/2/22
News

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

The passing of of Sidhu Moosewala is an immeasurable loss.
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6/1/22
Conversation

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

How cultural and familial expectations play a role in this phenomenon.
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5/25/22
Community

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Ikky is a music producer and songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest artists.
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5/25/22
Conversation

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The Kaur Movement has been leading the charge against predators in the South Asian community.
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5/19/22
Conversation

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

I was 16 when my school went on an an anti-abortion protest as a field trip.
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5/18/22

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