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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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Born, bred, and brought up in Surrey: lyricist Chani Nattan speaks about the making of Diljit's latest track

Chani Nattan speaks to 5X Press about his recent collaboration with Intense and Diljit Dosanjh
July 13, 2021
Conversation

Why the cancellation of Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2019 5X Fest performance is still relevant

In 2019, the RCMP banned Sidhu Moose Wala from 5X Fest. Let's look at why that's still relevant.
June 30, 2021
Conversation

The unfair taboo of brown girls and tattoos

Why tattoos are vital to South Asian culture, and how one Gujarati artist is embracing it all.
June 30, 2021
Arts & culture

Is Bravo's ‘Family Karma” actually what we needed for the culture?

Family Karma is definitely a nuanced representation. Is it what the culture needed?
June 30, 2021
Arts & culture

Fearless and unique: queer artist Jag Nagra’s work is all about the expression of authenticity

5X Press talks to artist Jag Nagra about her art and the conversations she hopes it will spark.
June 30, 2021
Community

Uncovering Rupi Kaur’s roots at 5X Fest

We're taking a look back at Rupi Kaur's roots with 5X Fest
June 23, 2021
Arts & culture

Khanvict’s latest EP: an escape worth remembering

Khanvict has released a new EP and we've got a review to go with it!
June 23, 2021
Arts & culture

Your ultimate hot girl summer playlist

Check out this #HotGirlSummer playlist featuring Doja Cat, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don and more!
June 16, 2021
Conversation

This is our Canada: Tackling the latest Anti-Muslim hate crime

The recent anti-Muslim hate crime calls for leaders to take action addressing white supremacy.
June 16, 2021
Arts & culture

The problematic saga of brown face, colourism and casteism In Bollywood and Indian TV shows

Season 2 of The Family Man and the problematic use of Brown face.
June 16, 2021
Conversation

How Jasmine Sandlas broke barriers by smoking weed on stage at the 5X Fest Block Party

Jasmine Sandlas lit up a spliff on stage and we love her for it.
June 16, 2021
Conversation

Brown people's proximity to whiteness can bolster white supremacy and Islamophobia too

Being racialized does not absolve you from taking part in upholding white supremacy.
June 16, 2021

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