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 Truth and Innovation Artist Showcase provides platform for underrepresented artists By Kareem A. Simpson ● General ● July 9, 2024 “It's about celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and creating a more inclusive arts community," says Showcase curator, Michael Thompson. ArtWorks dedicates Cuban cultural mural in Cincinnati’s OTR neighborhood By Kareem A. Simpson ● General ● June 18, 2024 Artist Jorge Rodriguez Diez shares his inspiration for “Azúcar!” Beyond a Roof: 5 questions with Kim Webb of Emergency Shelter of NKY By Kareem A. Simpson ● Community Development ● April 23, 2024 ESNKY has a person-centered, holistic approach allowing guests to have a voice and choice in how, where and when they access services. 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]. Posts pagination Previous 1 2 3 4 … 11 Next