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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
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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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Community

Drip or Drown: Aditi Mayer on sustainable fashion and decolonization

The blogger and photojournalist reminds us that fashion is much more than simply the clothes we wear
July 21, 2020
Community

Crown Prince of Bhangra continues to reign supreme decades later

The Crown Prince of Bhangra Jazzy B continues to be a powerhouse.
July 21, 2020
Conversation

Black people are instrumental to self care and healing as we know it today

Black people are instrumental to self-care & self-healing as we know it today.
July 21, 2020
News

NBA season restarts amid health concerns and calls for racial justice

The NBA needs to show that they care about Black Lives Matter.
July 14, 2020
Conversation

We need more BIPOC in the world of animated TV, especially the writer’s rooms

White voice actors should step down from their non-white characters, but this is only the beginning.
July 14, 2020
#5XFLOW

Let's talk about South Asian men's mental health

This conversation is met with hushed conversations behind closed doors for many men in our community
July 14, 2020
News

Tik Tok: Classy, Bougie, Banned in India

India bans Tik Tok and 50 other apps after tensions with China heighten.
July 6, 2020
#5XCANVAS

‘Fair & Lovely’ changing it's name is a band-aid solution after profiting off colorism for years

The fight to dismantle colorism requires more than a simple name change.
July 6, 2020
Conversation

Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story

Millions sign "Justice for Mia Khalifa" petition.
July 6, 2020
Conversation

Cancel culture: Would you like to cancel your subscription?

To cancel or not to cancel, that is the question.
July 6, 2020
Conversation

Bollywood Celebs: stop endorsing fairness creams if you want to support Black Lives Matter

Bollywood celebrities endorse skin lightening creams yet claim support for BLM.
July 6, 2020
Conversation

Letters to my city: Neesha Hothi

Residents of Surrey asks questions to councillors regarding systemic racism.
June 30, 2020

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