El Tímpano
@eltimpano.bsky.social
🗣Periodismo participatorio. El Tímpano informs, engages, and amplifies the voices of the Bay Area's Latino & Mayan immigrants.👂🏽
www.eltimpano.org
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www.eltimpano.org
Textea OÍR al 510-800-8305
✨ Welcome Gabriela Calvillo Alvarez to El Tímpano! ✨Our new South Alameda County reporter is a proud Latine journalist, born and raised in the East Bay. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, Gabriela hopes her work amplifies the voices within the communities she covers and cares about.
October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
✨ Welcome Gabriela Calvillo Alvarez to El Tímpano! ✨Our new South Alameda County reporter is a proud Latine journalist, born and raised in the East Bay. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants, Gabriela hopes her work amplifies the voices within the communities she covers and cares about.
Latino Conservation Week encourages Latino communities to enjoy the outdoors and participate in activities to support local efforts to protect our natural resources.
September 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Latino Conservation Week encourages Latino communities to enjoy the outdoors and participate in activities to support local efforts to protect our natural resources.
Parents, kids, and youth from the group Brothers on the Rise learned about native trees like the arroyo willow and bay laurel, and how volunteers are helping remove invasive species like the English ivy to help the creek thrive.
September 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Parents, kids, and youth from the group Brothers on the Rise learned about native trees like the arroyo willow and bay laurel, and how volunteers are helping remove invasive species like the English ivy to help the creek thrive.
🌿 Did you know Sausal Creek is one of East Oakland’s hidden biodiversity hotspots? Last weekend, we celebrated #LatinoConservationWeek by hosting a guided hike in Spanish of this vibrant local watershed.
September 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🌿 Did you know Sausal Creek is one of East Oakland’s hidden biodiversity hotspots? Last weekend, we celebrated #LatinoConservationWeek by hosting a guided hike in Spanish of this vibrant local watershed.
💐 Welcome Vanessa G. Sánchez to El Tímpano! Our new Senior Health Reporter/Editor joins us from KFF Health News, where she covered Latino health and national immigration policy. She lives in SF with her cat, Fidel Cat-stro. 🐾
August 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
💐 Welcome Vanessa G. Sánchez to El Tímpano! Our new Senior Health Reporter/Editor joins us from KFF Health News, where she covered Latino health and national immigration policy. She lives in SF with her cat, Fidel Cat-stro. 🐾
We are absolutely honored to be named the 2025 Clarence B. Jones Impact Award winner from the @comnetwork.org, an award that honors the game-changing effects of smart, strategic communications. 💪 #JonesAward #Comms4Good
August 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We are absolutely honored to be named the 2025 Clarence B. Jones Impact Award winner from the @comnetwork.org, an award that honors the game-changing effects of smart, strategic communications. 💪 #JonesAward #Comms4Good
“Our community needs support. We need support for our kids’ education and our own education. To me, the event was spectacular," said Felipa, one of the participants.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“Our community needs support. We need support for our kids’ education and our own education. To me, the event was spectacular," said Felipa, one of the participants.
The heart of the gathering was a facilitated conversation in Mam, with live interpretation in English. The conversation will shape the state’s first-ever Racial Equity Framework,
a guide that will help government agencies embed racial equity into their policies, practices and decision-making.
a guide that will help government agencies embed racial equity into their policies, practices and decision-making.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The heart of the gathering was a facilitated conversation in Mam, with live interpretation in English. The conversation will shape the state’s first-ever Racial Equity Framework,
a guide that will help government agencies embed racial equity into their policies, practices and decision-making.
a guide that will help government agencies embed racial equity into their policies, practices and decision-making.
The Racial Equity Commission chose El Tímpano to convene this session because we work closely with Mam community members through our text messaging service, community outreach and Tumil El Tímpano, our weekly Mam-language video series.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Racial Equity Commission chose El Tímpano to convene this session because we work closely with Mam community members through our text messaging service, community outreach and Tumil El Tímpano, our weekly Mam-language video series.
The Mam community, a large indigenous group originally from Guatemala, has a significant presence in Oakland, where many Mam-speaking families live, speak their language and practice their culture.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Mam community, a large indigenous group originally from Guatemala, has a significant presence in Oakland, where many Mam-speaking families live, speak their language and practice their culture.
The more than 50 attendees, including more than a dozen kids, were welcomed with pan dulce from Chapinlandia Bakery and warm coffee. The event also included a Guatemalan lunch and a child-friendly space for kids who accompanied their parents.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The more than 50 attendees, including more than a dozen kids, were welcomed with pan dulce from Chapinlandia Bakery and warm coffee. The event also included a Guatemalan lunch and a child-friendly space for kids who accompanied their parents.
On June 21, El Tímpano and the California Racial Equity Commission brought together members of Oakland’s Mam community and the advocates who support them for a milestone gathering.
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
On June 21, El Tímpano and the California Racial Equity Commission brought together members of Oakland’s Mam community and the advocates who support them for a milestone gathering.
On July 17, join us in downtown Oakland for a discussion with local leaders about the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the East Bay’s Latino and Mayan immigrant communities.
Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/five-years...
Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/five-years...
June 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
On July 17, join us in downtown Oakland for a discussion with local leaders about the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the East Bay’s Latino and Mayan immigrant communities.
Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/five-years...
Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/five-years...
Roxana said she's protesting the inhumane treatment of immigrants "who aren’t originally from here, but came here to contribute to this country, to build a country, to live off democracy."
"As citizens of the world, we have the right to say enough is enough."
"As citizens of the world, we have the right to say enough is enough."
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Roxana said she's protesting the inhumane treatment of immigrants "who aren’t originally from here, but came here to contribute to this country, to build a country, to live off democracy."
"As citizens of the world, we have the right to say enough is enough."
"As citizens of the world, we have the right to say enough is enough."
Judith shared that she's not yet a legal resident, but even if she were, she would still show up to support immigrant communities.
"It’s very painful when families are separated from their children. That’s why I’m here."
"It’s very painful when families are separated from their children. That’s why I’m here."
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Judith shared that she's not yet a legal resident, but even if she were, she would still show up to support immigrant communities.
"It’s very painful when families are separated from their children. That’s why I’m here."
"It’s very painful when families are separated from their children. That’s why I’m here."
María from Oakland shared that she's been panicking because of all of the news on social media about ICE's presence in the Bay.
"We're all panicking. The mayor was here with us [today], and we hope she’ll defend us, that [Oakland] will be a sanctuary city."
"We're all panicking. The mayor was here with us [today], and we hope she’ll defend us, that [Oakland] will be a sanctuary city."
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
María from Oakland shared that she's been panicking because of all of the news on social media about ICE's presence in the Bay.
"We're all panicking. The mayor was here with us [today], and we hope she’ll defend us, that [Oakland] will be a sanctuary city."
"We're all panicking. The mayor was here with us [today], and we hope she’ll defend us, that [Oakland] will be a sanctuary city."
El Tímpano spoke with participants — several of them members of our text-messaging community — about what motivated them to show up. These are some of their responses.👇
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
El Tímpano spoke with participants — several of them members of our text-messaging community — about what motivated them to show up. These are some of their responses.👇
Around 500 demonstrators carried candles and handmade signs emphasizing unity and reaffirming Oakland’s commitment to remaining a sanctuary city.
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Around 500 demonstrators carried candles and handmade signs emphasizing unity and reaffirming Oakland’s commitment to remaining a sanctuary city.
On Tuesday evening, an East Oakland interfaith vigil urged action, unity, and continued resistance in defense of the Bay Area’s immigrant communities.
June 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On Tuesday evening, an East Oakland interfaith vigil urged action, unity, and continued resistance in defense of the Bay Area’s immigrant communities.
Join El Tímpano from 12-1 pm on Thurs. May 29 for a free virtual webinar on combatting misinformation among immigrant communities. We’ll share key takeaways from our work so your orgs and those you serve are more empowered to navigate uncertain times. 💪
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/fear-misin...
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/fear-misin...
May 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Join El Tímpano from 12-1 pm on Thurs. May 29 for a free virtual webinar on combatting misinformation among immigrant communities. We’ll share key takeaways from our work so your orgs and those you serve are more empowered to navigate uncertain times. 💪
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/fear-misin...
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/fear-misin...
After tremendous rain had fallen on the Bay Area earlier in the week, the clouds parted in time for Rayos de Resiliencia, and indeed the sun’s rays shone bright, much like our community’s resilience. ☀️
April 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
After tremendous rain had fallen on the Bay Area earlier in the week, the clouds parted in time for Rayos de Resiliencia, and indeed the sun’s rays shone bright, much like our community’s resilience. ☀️
El Huarache Azteca provided free burritos to guests, and community organizations offered free screenings for diabetes, COVID-19 vaccines, and mental health resources.
April 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
El Huarache Azteca provided free burritos to guests, and community organizations offered free screenings for diabetes, COVID-19 vaccines, and mental health resources.
The muralist collective, Los Pobres Artistas constructed sacred phone booths to ignite conversations, Peaceful Warriors Mens Circle led a drumming circle, @voiceofwitness.org recorded oral histories, and Taller Xochicura and @artogether-org.bsky.social led arts workshops.
April 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The muralist collective, Los Pobres Artistas constructed sacred phone booths to ignite conversations, Peaceful Warriors Mens Circle led a drumming circle, @voiceofwitness.org recorded oral histories, and Taller Xochicura and @artogether-org.bsky.social led arts workshops.
The event, “Rayos de Resiliencia,” or “Rays of Resilience,” produced in partnership with Eastside Arts Alliance, brought together artists, poets, storytellers, and musicians to offer community members avenues to reflect, heal and witness their collective strength.
April 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The event, “Rayos de Resiliencia,” or “Rays of Resilience,” produced in partnership with Eastside Arts Alliance, brought together artists, poets, storytellers, and musicians to offer community members avenues to reflect, heal and witness their collective strength.
On Saturday March 15th, hundreds gathered at Josie de la Cruz’s Carmen Flores Recreation Center in Oakland’s Fruitvale district to reflect on the last five years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
On Saturday March 15th, hundreds gathered at Josie de la Cruz’s Carmen Flores Recreation Center in Oakland’s Fruitvale district to reflect on the last five years of the COVID-19 pandemic.