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

Conversation

Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

My boyfriend has this work colleague that keeps calling him "honey," what should I do?

July 31, 2023

Columns

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Our June edition of Ask Manjot tackles family dynamics and avoiding bullies

June 27, 2023

Arts & culture

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

More about the Toronto-based artist who's hitting the 5X Pride stage this year.

June 1, 2023

Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

How do we create a room for people to walk through that encapsulates your creative world?

May 26, 2023

Columns

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

I found out that my husband is still very much in touch with his ex-girlfriend. What should I do?

May 23, 2023

Arts & culture

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Walk with us into a world of South Asian art and creativity with 5X Fest 2023: Enter the Portal.

May 18, 2023

Community

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

Honouring our immigration stories can help us understand our family and community histories.

April 28, 2023

Conversation

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Our wedding taught us the importance of knowing our priorities and mastering the art of compromise

April 28, 2023

Columns

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Manjot looks at the transition to a new home for the first edition of the advice column.

April 24, 2023

Community

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The event will highlight a conversation with former athlete Harleen Sidhu and Dr. Sharanjit Sandhra.

April 14, 2023

Arts & culture

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

An appreciation and analysis of one of our favourite diasporic South Asian short films as of late.

April 13, 2023

Arts & culture

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

The iconic Indian comedian talks about authenticity, rejection, and growing with his audience.

April 11, 2023

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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

Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

All ARTICLES

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws

Discourses I hated: Violent incels, Deshaun Watson, & colonizers

Can men really express their feelings?

What does the rising popularity of AP Dhillon mean for the future of Punjabi music?

Why the Ukrainian refugee crisis should prompt us to check our internalized biases

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: How to navigate through breakups

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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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Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

All ARTICLES

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws

Discourses I hated: Violent incels, Deshaun Watson, & colonizers

Can men really express their feelings?

What does the rising popularity of AP Dhillon mean for the future of Punjabi music?

Why the Ukrainian refugee crisis should prompt us to check our internalized biases

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: How to navigate through breakups

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