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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports
Soch Mental Health tries to chip away at mental health stigma and create access.
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Crash Course: Things you need to know before you have a backyard Anand Karaj
How to respectfully do an Anand Karaj.
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9/15/20
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Beyonce Sharma Jayegi: Bollywood’s latest colorist and racist item number

Beyonce doesn’t have time for this: Do better Bollywood.
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9/15/20
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Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy: A valiant effort that falls just short

A vibrant show that could have been so much more.
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9/2/20
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Essential workers deserve to be safe during COVID-19
Marginalized folks have been impacted at disproportionate rates during this pandemic.
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9/2/20
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Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman
Reflecting on the life of Chadwick Boseman.
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9/2/20
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Netflix cancels Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act
Netflix announces they won't be renewing Patriot Act for a seventh season.
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8/27/20
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Getting a seat at the table isn't an automatic win
Nikki Haley, who was born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa said America is not a racist country.
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8/27/20
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Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Mixed reviews on Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.
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