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Kareem A. Simpson

Raised in the inner city of Covington, Kentucky, Kareem Simpson is an author, innovator, community enthusiast, military veteran, serial entrepreneur, foodie and lover of all things creative.

Kareem's Latest Articles

Anissa Lewis tells the story of coming home — and her struggle with how things have changed

After growing up in one of Covington's poorest performing school districts and going on to receive a Masters of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art, Lewis brings her inspiring talents home to an ever-changing neighborhood.

NON/CON: A conference for unconventional entrepreneurs

On May 4, community leaders gathered to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities for non-traditional business owners in the area. 

NON/CON: A conference for unconventional entrepreneurs

On May 4, community leaders gathered to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities for non-traditional business owners in the area. 

West spoke at Revel OTR During the Feb. 7 "Let's Have a Conversation" event.
Born in Cincinnati, raised in America

After moving away at the age of 4 and traveling the country as an adult, Tim’m West, senior managing director of LGBTQ community initiative at Teach For America, returns home.

Northern Kentucky natives create a nation of Elks

In the late 1800s, two men from Kentucky united to form the first fraternal organization for African-Americans.

Northern Kentucky natives create a nation of Elks

In the late 1800s, two men from Kentucky united to form the first fraternal organization for African-Americans.

Margaret Garner: the mystery behind the murder

One slave's story of escape, recapture, and the chances she took to save her family

Margaret Garner: the mystery behind the murder

One slave's story of escape, recapture, and the chances she took to save her family

Beyond art: Taft’s Artist-in-Residence tackles social change

Vanessa German’s “Running With Freedom” exhibit features mixed-media sculptures made out of found objects.

Game On: Awe-inspiring black entrepreneurs in Greater Cincinnati

Although there's a legacy of racial discrimination in America's history of entrepreneurship, things are changing. We spoke with inspirational black business owners who have earned a place at the table.

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