On Sunday, Mar. 8, hundreds of families, women, and children gathered at Lake Merritt in Oakland to participate in the 12th annual International Working Women’s Day march and rally. A sea of red poppy flowers, Palestinian and Mexican flags, along with vibrant protest signs filled the streets for the celebration. This year’s event focused on […]
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From day laborers to teachers, these are love letters to the Bay Area residents who carry our communities
This year for Valentine’s Day, El Tímpano set out to spread love, joy, and recognition across our Latino and Maya immigrant communities in the Bay Area. Lea esta historia en español. At a time when immigrant communities may be feeling targeted and attacked, we decided to focus our attention on something different: celebration. We chose […]
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A South County resident brings memories of biking in Mexico to life in Hayward
When Alejandro Jasso first heard about the proposed changes to Patrick Avenue in Hayward in 2021, he decided to join a community feedback meeting hosted by the city’s Transportation Division to see what was going on. Lea esta historia en español. Jasso, who was 27 at the time and had just moved to the neighborhood, […]
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Hundreds rally in Fruitvale Plaza for anti-ICE ‘National Shutdown’ protest
Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland’s Fruitvale Plaza on Friday afternoon to protest the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown following two recent fatal shootings of Minneapolis residents by immigration officials. Lea esta historia en español. The rally was part of a nationwide day of action and general strike held in solidarity with immigrants and residents of […]
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At a South Alameda County bakery, Dia de los Reyes is a time honored tradition
As most of the world slept on the morning of Jan. 6, workers at Don Polvorón Bakery in Hayward had been hustling since 2 a.m. to make traditional Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Bread) in honor of Dia de los Reyes. In Mexico and other countries in Latin America, the Catholic holiday commemorates the arrival […]
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Bravery in the face of uncertainty: Our year in photos
El Tímpano journalists documented Bay Area Latino and Maya Mam immigrant communities navigating grief, fear, and uncertainty throughout 2024, often in moments when showing up required courage. This year’s photos reflect a similar kind of bravery, not born of confidence but of necessity. For many in our community, that bravery exists alongside the constant possibility […]
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“Strength” and “Uncertainty” / “Fortaleza” y “Incertidumbre”
In this photo essay, immigrants reflect on their expectations and trepidations a few days before Donald Trump is sworn into office for the second time.
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Our year in photos
El Tímpano photojournalist Hiram Alejandro Durán shares his favorite photos of 2024, images that illustrate the challenges—and the determination—of Bay Area Latino and Mayan immigrants.
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From education to the cost of living, here’s what’s on the minds of East Bay Latino and Mayan immigrants this election season
We took our “Voz del Pueblo” ballot box to community gathering spaces across the East Bay and asked people to vote on the issues that most impact their daily lives.
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Latino and Mam families identify local plants and animals at Oakland’s Sausal Creek
The “bioblitz” event, hosted in collaboration with Bay Nature, documented 213 local species through 454 participant photos.