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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Conversation

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day

Because they also deserve their applause.

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Conversation

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change

The Girl Boss reckoning.

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3/3/21

Arts & culture

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

The Bachelor franchise is in hot water after host Chris Harrison perpetuates racism in an interview.

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3/3/21

#5XSHUFFLE

Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar

These South Asian Women are changing everything!

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3/3/21

Community

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Afrofuturism is reimagining a future filled with art, science and technology through a Black lens.

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2/23/21

Arts & culture

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

From Mindy Lahiri to Apu, South Asian representation on screen has seen the good, the bad and the ou

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2/23/21

Arts & culture

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

Namaste Wahala brings on the representation we need and hopefully continue to see.

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2/23/21

Arts & culture

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

A spoken word visual project on intergenerational Punjabi families.

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2/16/21

Conversation

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

We want to see more nuanced storytelling of South Asians.

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2/16/21

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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

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

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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

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama

Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?

Browse by Topic

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