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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

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.

Life’s purpose for Duncanson artist: ‘Leave my portion of the world better than the way I found it’

Themes of belonging, journey and history punctuated Anita Graef’s two-week residency, which culminates April 29 with a concert at Covington’s Carnegie arts center.

Hamilton County voters elected a next generation to lead in key roles

Next gen leaders Crowley, Kelly, Parikh, and Schiller stress technology and cooperation for transformative times.

A multi-cultural arts center in Cincinnati’s West End will honor local African American arts icon

ROMAC plans to redevelop the historic Regal Theater at 1201 Linn Street.

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