Nicole Acevedo

Nicole Acevedo

I am a bilingual national reporter specializing in issues affecting Latino communities in the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America.

Experience

I have produced hundreds of stories across digital, radio and broadcast platforms throughout my career — reporting on everything from elections, natural disasters and immigration to pop culture trends, social justice issues and breaking news. I’m best known for my coverage of the crises affecting Puerto Rico, including its reconstruction process after Hurricane Maria, the island’s financial crisis and more. After graduating from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast and digital journalism in 2016, I joined the inaugural cohort of students who helped launch the Spanish-language bilingual journalism master’s program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

Awards

I was a 2024 finalist for the NAHJ/University of Florida award in investigative journalism for my reporting uncovering the challenges Puerto Rican families face in caring for their elders, given that the island’s population is aging faster than most places on Earth and fragmented by migration.
 
I served as the lead reporter and writer of NBC News’ 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month project “Who’s Latino? Amid growing numbers the definition is expanding,” which was awarded an NAHJ Ñ Award for best Latino issues story for print/digital.


Latest from

Nicole Acevedo

5years ago
Know Your Value

A Texas respiratory therapist died of COVID-19. Her daughter is turning grief into action.

Fiana Tulip, who lost her mother to the disease on July 4, says with her mom’s death, she has the challenge of her being a Latina, a front-line worker and a Texan.

6years ago
Know Your Value

Latino parents face back-to-school uncertainty as COVID-19 hits their families hard

While almost 7 in 10 Latino parents prefer to start the school year remotely because of the coronavirus, over 80 percent worry their kids will fall behind.

6years ago
Know Your Value

A historic milestone: U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical air pilot earns ‘Wings of Gold’

Lt. j.g. Madeline G. Swegle received her “Wings of Gold” weeks after completing tactical strike training on July and becoming the first Black female strike pilot.

11years ago
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Nine DACA teachers honored as ‘Champions of Change’

Nine teachers with Deferred Action status were honored by the White House as “Champions of Change” for their leadership as educators in their communities.

11years ago
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Puerto Rico urges Congress to act on debt crisis

Puerto Rico is renewing its efforts to push Congress to act on the commonwealth’s financial crisis.

11years ago
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June marks start of Immigrant Heritage Month

Actress Dania Ramirez talks about National Immigrant Heritage Month, which is meant to celebrate the diversity and contributions of the millions of immigrants.

11years ago
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Diversity in children’s books: new series features young Latina

José Díaz-Balart talks with author Ida Siegal about her new book series “Emma is on the Air,” which features a young Latina girl who dreams of being a reporter.

11years ago
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Ireland to vote on same-sex marriage, could make history

Ireland could make history this week by becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.

11years ago
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Latinos ‘in solidarity’ with African Americans in Baltimore

The Latino community in Baltimore is responding to the unrest that has gripped the city over the last week.

11years ago
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Cash prize planned to boost school board election voter turnout

Voters in one Los Angeles district could win $25,000 if they cast ballots in an upcoming school board election. But is that a “winning idea”?