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

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.

July 6, 2020

Conversation

Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story

Millions sign "Justice for Mia Khalifa" petition.

July 6, 2020

News

Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

India bans Tik Tok and 50 other apps after tensions with China heighten.

July 6, 2020

#5XCANVAS

‘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.

July 6, 2020

Conversation

Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

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

July 6, 2020

News

Letters to my city: 5X Press

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

June 30, 2020

News

Letters to my city: Deepak Sharma

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

June 30, 2020

News

Letters to my city: Harpo Mander

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

June 30, 2020

Conversation

Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi

Residents of Surrey asks questions to councillors regarding systemic racism.

June 30, 2020

News

Letters to my city: Jeevan Sangha

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

June 30, 2020

News

Black-owned businesses to support, now and always.

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

June 23, 2020

News

Grammys drop ‘urban’ from awards categories

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

June 22, 2020

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Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

"How do I straight up tell my parents I'm going on a date?"

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Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

The things I hated this week.

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2/25/22

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“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

A roundup of the most outlandish excuses you’ve told your parents so you can date in peace.

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2/23/22

Conversation

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

It seems important to give voice to the part of my body that you put the most emphasis on.

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2/23/22

Arts & culture

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Shakun Batra’s latest film features a nuanced portrayal of grief, mental illness and family conflict

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2/22/22

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Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Answering your burning questions.

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2/22/22

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Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

Things I hated and loved to hate.

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2/18/22

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International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.

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2/17/22

Community

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

How a performer from Bhatinda, Punjab is breaking barriers in traditionally white, queer spaces.

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2/17/22

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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

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

Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story

Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

‘Fair & Lovely’ changing it's name is a band-aid solution after profiting off colorism for years

Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

Letters to my city: 5X Press

Letters to my city: Deepak Sharma

Letters to my city: Harpo Mander

Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi

Letters to my city: Jeevan Sangha

Black-owned businesses to support, now and always.

Grammys drop ‘urban’ from awards categories

All ARTICLES

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

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

Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story

Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

‘Fair & Lovely’ changing it's name is a band-aid solution after profiting off colorism for years

Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

Letters to my city: 5X Press

Letters to my city: Deepak Sharma

Letters to my city: Harpo Mander

Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi

Letters to my city: Jeevan Sangha

Black-owned businesses to support, now and always.

Grammys drop ‘urban’ from awards categories

All ARTICLES

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “I'm tired of lying when I’m out on dates”

Discourses I hated this week: February 21-25

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: "I feel like I'm a selfish and bad daughter"

Discourses I hated this week : February 14-18

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

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