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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

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.

NKY couple taps into family’s entrepreneurial spirit to sell the food they love in their own space

It took five years alone just to get a spot at the Boone County Fair operating a small food truck.

Online retailer opens brick and mortar boutique on Covington’s Madison Avenue

Inspired Fashion to offer highly personalized styling services at a new location.

Local online retailer opens brick and mortar boutique on Covington’s Madison Avenue

Inspired Fashion to offer highly personalized styling services at new location.

The competition was narrowed to seven semi-finalist artists or artists groups in August 2021. Entries were submitted this month for judging.
Avondale awaits MLK monument submissions judging

Photographer Gary Kessler chronicles sundown at the site of the future MLK memorial in Cincinnati's Innovation District.

Heritage Hill clothing captures Black excellence

The company officially launched in March with help from Co-op Cincy.

Reflect Cincy: Creating connections in the Jewish community

The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati has introduced a small grants program that allows local organizations to request funding.

City Heights residents: ‘Where are we all supposed to live?’

About 66% of low-income Kentuckians spend more than half of their income on housing. The problem is even worse in Northern Kentucky because of higher rents and a lack of affordable housing.  

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