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

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Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

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Your environment truly does make a huge impact on how your mental health medication affects you

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Community

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

The way we raise our sons plays a significant role in how we fail to protect our daughters

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The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential

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Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again

The King's Jester is a testament to Minhaj's ability to weave storytelling with social commentary

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Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

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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

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season

The Queen has died

As history presses

Melody of Love

Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again

Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

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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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Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season

The Queen has died

As history presses

Melody of Love

Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again

Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

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