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The problem with romanticizing the overworked mother
Just because women can balance it all, doesn’t mean they should have to
October 12, 2022
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International Day of the Girl Child is a reminder that the battle for women’s rights is far from over
What are we really celebrating on this day?
October 11, 2022
Community

Editor's Note: Celebrating Three Years of 5XPress
Editor-in-chief Jeevan Sangha shares where we’ve been and where we’re going at the Press
October 6, 2022
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4 things I wish I knew about going to therapy
Everyone says go to therapy, but is it really the only way?
October 5, 2022
News

If they stop, they die: Iranian protesters and journalists are fighting for freedom
Iranian protestors and journalists in growing danger as protests related to Amini's death continue
October 5, 2022
Conversation

Anxious mom series: That time I needed anxiety meds to get on a plane
Anxious mom is back to share her vacation epiphany
September 29, 2022
Arts & culture

Season 2 of "Desi Me Dating" pops off
Desi Me Dating by PopShift is back for season 2 and is a must-watch.
September 27, 2022
Community

Finding a new “Identity of Wellness”
5XPress sits down with Summan Kandola, entrepreneur and wellness activist about her new documentary.
September 14, 2022
Arts & culture

Pallavi Sharda on Netflix’s "Wedding Season" and the power of South Asian representation
5XPress sat down with actress Pallavi Sharda to talk all things “Wedding Season”
September 7, 2022
Conversation

Anxious mom series: Why I spent a lot of time crying in my car last year
Struggling through my daughter’s separation anxiety this past year has been tough.
September 7, 2022
Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Jasmin Kaur
Insights from trailblazing South Asians.
September 7, 2022
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Returning myself to a soft, gentle kind of love
A gentle love is an unwavering partnership, grounded in flaws, change, and joy.
August 31, 2022

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5 Female & Non-Binary South Asian DJs you should follow
They are giving us the freshest tunes with Desi influences
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Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Utkarsh Ambudkar

A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.
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7/28/22
Arts & culture

Unpacking the appropriation of regional music in bollywood

Bollywood’s latest song remake fits within a long history of appropriating regional music
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7/19/22
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Only Splinters to Remember You by Violet Myles
5XPoetry by Violet Myles.
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7/12/22
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Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"
No one needs a bureaucrat’s permission to be free. 
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7/6/22
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"I didn't think anyone cared," South Asian man shares his challenges with mental health
It's important we create space for the men around us.
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7/6/22
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Online hate sparks conversation regarding homophobia in the South Asian community

Homophobic comments were recently left on a 5XFest Pride post on Instagram.
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7/5/22
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No exemptions from Reconciliation: my reflections as a child of immigrants
As settlers on this land, reconciliation is our responsibility too. Time to learn and take action.
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6/29/22

Diljit sells out arenas and makes history as a Punjabi artist
Diljit’s Born to Shine tour takes over Canada and leaves everyone with an unforgettable experience.
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