Culture
Bay Area Latina immigrants recall the pandemic in poetry and prose
Lea esta historia en español. In February and March 2025, El Tímpano invited their text message subscribers to participate in poetry writing workshops to reflect on their experiences during the hard-hitting pandemic…
“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.
Portraits from La Pulga
We photographed and interviewed nearly 75 patrons and vendors at Oakland’s Coliseum Swap Meet – from multigenerational families to sellers of Mexican handicrafts.
Memories of the market
In photos and audio, patrons and vendors at Oakland’s Coliseum Swap Meet, also known as “La Pulga,” share their stories of joy, hardship, and success.
From owning homes to reuniting with family, these are your wishes for 2024
At Oakland’s annual Fruitvale Posada festival, we asked our community to share their hopes for the new year.
A “garden of memories” to commemorate the Day of the Dead
We asked attendees at the annual Fruitvale festival to write names and remembrances of their loved ones – from grandparents to the desaparecidos of Mexico.
What we miss from home
For some, it’s the rhythmic smacking of nail-tipped shoes. For others, it’s designing traditional Mexican jewelry. Four Latino immigrants reflect on how they’ve been adjusting to life in the Bay Area while…