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Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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News

Kamala Harris on the Presidential ticket: It’s okay to be conflicted

Mixed reviews on Kamala Harris on the presidential ticket.
August 18, 2020
What's trending

Sheerah Ravindren’s appearance in Black is King is a celebration of her Tamil identity

When discussing Sheerah’s appearance in Brown Skin Girl, we must acknowledge her Tamil roots
August 11, 2020
News

Diljit’s “Greatest of All Time” goes big with billboard in Times Square

Seeing a turban in Time's Square is a really big deal. Diljit's latest album "Greatest of All Time"
August 11, 2020
Arts & culture

Book lover's day: Why books are a "sacred energy exchange"

Bibliophiles rejoice! Celebrating Book Lovers Day and reflecting on the power of a good book.
August 11, 2020
Conversation

A brown woman's home is never truly her own

A reflection on the 2017 documentary A Suitable Girl.
August 11, 2020
Community

How The Sandy Lion’s #SandySuit is a love letter to her South Asian heritage

The subtle inclusion of South Asian elements to Sandy’s pieces has made her designs stand out.
August 4, 2020
Arts & culture

Horsepowar’s latest EP is the unapologetic brown girl anthem we need right now

Horsepowar's latest EP is a banger.
August 4, 2020
#5XFLOW

In appreciation of the first brown boys to get it poppin'

A letter to the first brown boys to be put on the map.
July 28, 2020
What's trending

How one TikTok chef is putting a modern spin on traditional Indian recipes

Shreya’s recipes are an important form of storytelling as she weaves her personality into each dish
July 28, 2020
What's trending

Fair, slim and trim: Sima Taparia’s recipe for Indian Matchmaking

Reviewing Netflix's new show, Indian Matchmaking
July 28, 2020
Arts & culture

Essential Reading: Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake

A modern classic to add to your quarantine summer reading list
July 28, 2020
Community

Self-Care is a pathway towards radical empowerment for BIWOC

Self-care is not selfish. It is a tool needed to dismantle constant barriers and pressure.
July 21, 2020

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