Author 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 Partner Partner Content Meet Tunde Wey, 2024 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● April 9, 2024 With a unique blend of activism and gastronomy, Wey challenges the way we think about food and its impact on society. The shoe design that revolutionized Nike Air may have been seeded by an 18-year-old Covington kid By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● March 19, 2024 Basil Lewis shares his life lesson about protecting your ideas. Partner Partner Content Landscapes by artist Robert S. Duncanson left astonishing mark and important legacy for Cincinnati By Kareem A. Simpson ● General ● February 6, 2024 The Taft Museum of Art and the Duncanson Society launch year-round outreach program. Veterans dream big with first coffee shop and plans for a second one By Kareem A. Simpson ● Community Development ● December 19, 2023 A entrepreneur returned to the neighborhood where she was raised to open a coffee shop. ArtsWave Flow Pass facilitates deeper appreciation for Black art By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● October 24, 2023 Get access to a series of experiences featuring renowned local and nationally acclaimed Black artists. Expansive elephant mural depicts feelings of peace, joy, togetherness, and community By Kareem A. Simpson ● General ● September 26, 2023 Cedric Cox's recently completed Cincinnati Zoo mural has given new life to a stretch of Forest Avenue at Irving Street in Avondale. Covington embraced principles of historic preservation to safeguard culture and community identity By Kareem A. Simpson ● Architecture + Design ● September 12, 2023 People learn to “skill up” on needed skills to restore older homes and buildings at [CAHT]. Old Timers Reunion celebrates region’s African American accomplishments By Kareem A. Simpson ● Arts + Culture ● August 8, 2023 Rural-Urban Solidarity Project premiered four films about rural Kentuckians' racial justice response to the killing of Breonna Taylor. Enriching learning opportunities play critical role supporting Covington students during summer By Kareem A. Simpson ● Education + Learning ● July 25, 2023 Camp Covington supported students who lost the most during months of remote learning while reversing the summer slide in reading and math. Brighton Center pre-apprenticeship program helps customers find a trade career they love By Kareem A. Simpson ● Development News ● July 11, 2023 New apprentices in Kentucky grew almost 5% from 2021 to 2022 according to the Registered Apprenticeship Annual Report. Posts pagination Previous 1 2 3 4 … 11 Next