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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
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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.
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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From Prem Jyotish to Co-Star: how Astrology became mainstream

Why you’re more like your parents than you think.
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2/3/21
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Getting to know Intense: the international producer who never forgot his roots
Getting to know Surrey's own internationally known producer Intense.
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2/3/21
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Abstract artist Erin Sandhu on navigating the world through her creative expression
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1/27/21
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Leaving behind outdated traditions: It’s time to evolve the doli ceremony
The married chapter of a woman's life does not need to be marked by romanticized tearful goodbyes.
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1/27/21
Community

Meet Sharan Guruparan, the cover girl for the Cartel Madras Weed anthem
“BIPOC women running a whole cannabis cartel? Of course I’d be down.”
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1/27/21
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Live-streaming the revolution: historic tractor march documented on social media
The revolution is being live-streamed, and we can’t afford to change the channel.
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1/27/21
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Wrongfully claiming Indigenous heritage is harmful to Indigenous communities
The Canadian film industry has been rocked after allegations that prominent filmmaker Michelle Latim
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1/27/21
News

White Supremacy posters spotted in parts of Vancouver, Surrey and Nanaimo

White Supremacist posters were spotted across British Columbia following the pro-Trump riots.
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1/19/21
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Can we be kinder to our bodies in 2021?

Whether you’ve gained weight or not, there are a million reasons to be kinder to our bodies in 2021.
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1/19/21

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