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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Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?

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2/17/22

Conversation

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

An advice column for the things us brown kids can't talk to our parents about.

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2/14/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

Things I hated and loved to hate.

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2/11/22

Conversation

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Exploring sexuality as a South Asian woman is complex and awkward when all we've known is shame.

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2/10/22

Conversation

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Activists are calling for healthier and safer ways to speak about violence against women.

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2/8/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Things I hated and loved to hate this week

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2/4/22

Community

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Community advocate seeks tangible change as labour issues lose traction due to white supremacists

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2/3/22

Arts & culture

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

A tell-all on the latest South Asian dating show

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2/1/22

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Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

The things we hated this week.

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1/28/22

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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

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

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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

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

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