Articles by Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Nicole Akoukou Thompson


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Jeanne Córdova, Prolific Lesbian Journalist and Pioneer Activist, Rights the World with Writing and Actions

Jeanne Córdova, the prolific journalist, pioneer activist and resounding voice of the national lesbian feminist movement, didn't know she was Chicana until the age of 22, and that discovery expanded her disposition.

Latin American Students Optimistic About Their Education and Their Future: Report

Worldwide, students are optimistic about their education; this is particularly true of students in the developing world. There, students are confident in the quality of their high education and the likelihood that it will yield a great return on their investment.

North Carolina's Immigrant Population Demonstrates Financial Power Amid Rapid Growth

North Carolina's immigrant populace emphasizes the financial power of non-native residents via their vital contributions to the state's economy, according to a report commissioned by the North Carolina Justice Center.

Home Ownership Eludes US Hispanic Population Despite Population Growth

According to a new report, Latinos aspire to home ownership, but many lack the savings, down payment and/or credit to purchase a home. To a greater extent, home ownership eludes the U.S. Hispanic population.

'Royal Pains' Season 7 Spoilers: Series' Showrunners Suggest Eighth Season Will be the Last

The seventh season of the USA series "Royal Pains" may be the penultimate chapter before the medical drama ends, according to executive producer Michael Rauch and co-showrunner Andrew Lenchewski, who spoke with the Hollywood Reporter.

BookCon 2015: Book Lovers Treated to Diverse Panels, Authors, and Speakers at Annual Conference

BookCon, the annual fan convention established in NYC during the spring of 2014, was a phenomenal success. Welcoming hundreds from the entertainment and book industries and tens of thousands of book lovers, the event offered attendees sprawling diversity during its second year.

Hearing Loss in Latinos: Puerto Rican Males More Likely, Mexican-Americans Least Likely to Suffer Impairment - Study

The Journal of the American Medical Association: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery published findings that revealed hearing loss to be more prevalent among men and older adults. There's also a distinct prevalence among Hispanics.

Julio Ricardo Varela: Harvard's Latino Graduation Ceremony a Positive Step After Being 'on Mute for Endless Years'

The bilingual, Latino-centric graduation ceremony held earlier this week at Harvard University celebrated the achievements of Hispanics/Latinos at the school. However, the halls of the elite institution have not always feel welcoming to Latino students.

Futures Without Violence Attorney Sheds Light on Abuse of Low-Wage and Undocumented Workers

Barriers faced by low-wage and immigrant workers are unparalleled, for these workers are far less likely to obtain living wages, work in a safe environment or receive opportunities for career advancement.

Scientists Closing in on Vaccine to Control High Blood Pressure: Study

A new study indicates that scientists have inched closer to developing a vaccine to control blood pressure amid lingering issues with cardiovascular disease

'Barrio Imbroglio' Author Daniel Cubias Brings Humor to Latino Literature and the Detective World

Born in NYC and raised amid the Germanic culture of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, author Daniel Cubias was considered very exotic. He was the only Latino friend to countless kids, and his cousins were the only other Latinos he knew. That static upbringing helped to shape Cubias' perspective as a writer, sharpen his attentiveness to the progress of U.S. Latinos and urge him to examine his cultural identity.

Temporary Foreign Workers Subjected to Same Wage Discrimination as Undocumented Workers: Report

Undocumented workers aren't the only ones subjected to backbreaking work conditions and wage discrimination; legal migrant workers also experience the same workplace drawbacks.

Tech Aficionado Iris Amelia Febres Communicates Love of eBooks and the Digital Publishing World

Cuban/Puerto Rican tech aficionado Iris Amelia Febres offers digital solutions to the less tech-savvy. With more than half a decade of experience in digital publishing under her belt, Febres has become an indisputable expert and an authority on technical topics, including HTML, CSS, XML and accessibility. Also, she really, really loves eBooks and corgis.

Scientists Establish Connection Between Fast Resting Heart Rates and Diabetes

Scientists have established a connection between rapid resting heart rates and the likelihood of developing diabetes.

Cuban and Puerto Rican Adults Who Grow Up With Smokers Twice as Likely to Become Smokers

Cuban and Puerto Rican adults who grow up in households with smokers are twice as likely to smoke during their adulthoods than non-Hispanic populations, and slightly more likely than other Hispanic subgroups, according to a new report.

Where to Find Latin American and International Cuisine in the Untied States

National Geographic published a book titled "Abroad at Home: The 600 Best International Travel Experiences in North America," which offers a comprehensive list of worldly flavors and where to find them in the U.S and Canada.

Hispanic Parents Seek Afterschool Programs Offering Healthy Eating, Physical Activity for Kids: Report

Approximately 3.8 million Hispanic children participate in afterschool programs, and 66 percent of those parents believe that afterschool programs should emphasize the importance of healthy eating and physical activity when engaging their young children.

Top Cities for Jobs 2015: Raleigh, North Carolina Paves the Way

The newly published list that features the nation's top cities for employment opportunities excludes many big cities. This fact can be accredited to smaller cities' position as a low-cost alternative for large companies. Those areas boost a lower cost of living than heavily populated cities.

Leafy Greens, Avocados and Enriched Grains Could Improve Birth Defect Rates in Latino Community

Hispanic/Latinas experience lower blood folate levels due to their limited consumption of folic acid and their lack of knowledge on the subject. For this reason, Latinas are 1.5 to three times more likely to deliver a child affected by birth defects, compared to non-Latino whites.

College-Educated Hispanics Struggle with Financial Literacy Despite Financial Competence: Report

Nearly 60 percent of college-educated Hispanics surveyed in a new report indicated that it's difficult for them to save for the future and cover personal expenses.

Anthropologist and Author Adriana Páramo Examines the World Through Exploratory, Concerned Lens

Colombian-born author Adriana Páramo left her native country 23 years ago. Geographical exploration and global wandering shaped the way she sees the world and the way she describes it, and this has been made abundantly clear by her books, "My Mother's Funeral" and "Looking for Esperanza."

'Creative for a Cause' Campaign and Competition Highlights Diversity in Tech, Gives Visibility to Multicultural Artists

The "Creative for a Cause" campaign and competition, spearheaded by Fiverr and numerous other technology firms, is raising awareness about the need for diversity in the tech field while offering visibility to multicultural artists.

The Debate is Over: Lengthy 50 Year Twin Study Reveals it isn't Nature vs. Nurture, But Nature & Nurture

A lengthy study that involved 50 years of observation has come to an end; and it's yielded definitive results about nature vs. nurture, settling a several century-long debate that started as early as 1690 when philosopher John Locke coined the term tabula rasa ("blank slate") in the work "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

'Devious Maids' Season 3 Spoilers, News & Cast: Learn More About Naya Rivera and Her Role as Newcomer Maid, Blanca

Season 3 of "Devious Maids," the hit Lifetime series will premiere Monday, June 1, picking up from the thrilling last moments of Season 2's cliffhanger finale. So, where will the show pick up when the series returns?

Season 2 'Gotham' TV Show Cast & Spoilers: DVD and Netlix Release Date for Season 1; Season 2 Update

The season finale of "Gotham" aired on May 7 and the FOX crime-drama television series, developed by Bruno Heller based on characters that appear in the DC comic "Batman," has left devout fans thirsty for Gotham-city action and gangster rivalries over the long summer ahead.
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