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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

The Flow Pass includes a Flow Social Experience at a performance of August Wilson's "How I Learned What I Learned" memoir that charts one man’s journey of self-discovery and what it means to be a Black artist in America.
ArtsWave Flow Pass facilitates deeper appreciation for Black art

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

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

People learn to “skill up” on needed skills to restore older homes and buildings at [CAHT].

Friends and family remember the late David Housley at the opening ceremony of the Old Timers event .
Old Timers Reunion celebrates region’s African American accomplishments

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

Camp Covington supported students who lost the most during months of remote learning while reversing the summer slide in reading and math.

Brighton Center Trades To Success participants
Brighton Center pre-apprenticeship program helps customers find a trade career they love

New apprentices in Kentucky grew almost 5% from 2021 to 2022 according to the Registered Apprenticeship Annual Report. 

The Vizazi Awards celebrate the region's rich legacy and promising future of Black LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
LGBTQ+ communities and allies came together and celebrated the freedom to be themselves

Three separate Pride organizations hosted June festivities: NKY Pride, Cincinnati Black Pride, and Cincinnati Pride.  

Community input inspires the “Spoke” 4th Street Bridge design between Newport and Covington

Priorities include a safe three-lane, transit-ready bridge with a shared-use path.  

The trip to Mondragon: Home of the world’s largest co-op

The delegation from Cincinnati and Dayton came back with clear next steps on how they want to bring work-ownership to the next level in southwest Ohio.  

O'neal-Turner decided to paint again and focused on painting youth during the COVID pandemic.
Artist and founding director Toilynn O’Neal-Turner leads ROMAC’s preservation and transformation

A native of Cincinnati, O’Neal-Turner was born into a family who existed where art and community intersected.

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