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

Arts & culture

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

Ikky gives late Punjabi singer Soni Pabla a comeback to continue his legacy

August 31, 2022

Arts & culture

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

A review of Fatima Farheen Mirza’s debut novel and the interweaving themes it explores

August 25, 2022

Conversation

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

The Paul Brar’s and Andrew Tate’s of the world can be found in our own homes.

August 23, 2022

What's trending

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

India pushes political agenda by punishing Ranveer Singh for self-expression

August 17, 2022

Poetry

Somatic Play

August 12, 2022

Poetry

Mrs. Church

August 12, 2022

Poetry

boots in the sky

August 12, 2022

Arts & culture

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

The Beyhive was blessed with new music this summer from their favourite queen.

August 10, 2022

Community

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

A compilation of insights from trailblazing South Asians by People of the Community.

August 10, 2022

Conversation

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The cycle of failure in our community must end. It truly is a matter of life and death.

August 10, 2022

Conversation

The Pursuit of Everything

The pursuit of everything was really just a nudging urgency to fill the nothingness.

August 9, 2022

Arts & culture

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

Ms. Marvel severely underrated by many despite the amazing diversity and showcase of culture

August 4, 2022

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News

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

What's trending

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

Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

Somatic Play

Mrs. Church

boots in the sky

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The Pursuit of Everything

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

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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Soni Pabla Lives on for Eternity in Posthumous Track ‘She’s the One’

My reflections on “A Place for Us” and the role of family, faith and trauma

The Andrew Tates of the world learn misogyny at home and it's time we take action

Ranveer Singh faces backlash for baring it all

Somatic Play

Mrs. Church

boots in the sky

Beyoncé ushers in a new era with Renaissance

Mentorship Series x People of The Community: Simran Jeet Singh

On Mandeep Kaur and the cycle of failure in the Punjabi community

The Pursuit of Everything

Ms. Marvel: Collective win for the diaspora

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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