Nikole Valiente
Nikole Valiente is a junior studying digital journalism at Florida International University. When she’s not scouring the internet or obsessing over AP Style, the 22-year-old enjoys talking and sharing coladas with her close friends and family. Born to Cuban immigrants, Valiente aspires to be a reporter covering her hometown, Hialeah, the city of progress.
Living With HS (includes mini documentary)
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as HS, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful lumps filled with pus and blood. The swelling can...
Kristine Garcia turns Hispanic family life into viral comedy
This story was first published in the Miami Herald as part of an agreement with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media
Linette Kristine...
A skin condition was this woman’s greatest pain—now, it’s her superpower
This story was first published in the Miami Herald through an agreement with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media
When Cristina Curp was...
Living with chronic inflammatory skin conditions (includes podcast)
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes abscess, boils and draining wounds near hair follicles on skin folds and sweat...
From scars to strength: FIU senior shares her battle with HS (includes photo essay)
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes painful abscesses, draining wounds and scarring. Due to insufficient research and awareness on the...
Miami activist Ashley Toussaint champions anti-displacement efforts in Little Haiti
This story was originally published in the Miami Times in partnership with the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media.
Throughout the 2010s, Ashley Toussaint...
Lack of awareness about skin disease leads to undiagnosed cases (includes video story)
Hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes painful bumps, cysts and abscess, typically in skin folds and areas with...
Five spots to grab a smoothie bowl in South Florida
Smoothies used to be consumed in a cup with a straw.
Today, people are using spoons—and bowls.
Smoothie bowls are icy treats made with frozen fruit,...
Cubanos residentes en el sur de la Florida reaccionan a la situación en la...
Cubanos residentes de EE.UU. reaccionan ante la tensión que se vive en su país natal.
Mientras, Cuba se prepara, con un homenaje nacional, a enterrar...
Calle Ocho se une para el desfile anual del Día de los Reyes Magos...
Los residentes de Miami se reunieron este domingo para el desfile anual de los Reyes Magos con unos días de regreso. En los países...