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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

Social service and social justice efforts collide

The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is committed to improving the health and well-being of all people they serve by reinvigorating the agency’s charge against injustices. 

From projects to promise: The fall of area housing projects shows the need for affordable options

Originally designed to provide homes to working-class residents of all races, it wasn't until the passage of the Housing Act of 1949 that the projects began to house only the poorest minority communities.

From projects to promise: The fall of area housing projects shows the need for affordable options

Originally designed to provide homes to working-class residents of all races, it wasn't until the passage of the Housing Act of 1949 that the projects began to house only the poorest minority communities.

Helping underserved students, one “step” at a time

Bigger Than Sneakers works with other area nonprofits to empower and inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

MENtors launches free youth program

The nonprofit hopes to connect kids without present fathers to the resources they need to succeed.

Developing College Hill: National placemaking experts weigh in on the Hollywood Theater

YARD & Company worked with the CHCURC to discuss a redevelopment plan for the area during last week's Hollywood Assembly.

Deronce Daniels speaking at a Justice for Lincoln Heights event.
Concerns over the CPD’s gun range in The Village of Lincoln Heights have been reignited

The dispute between police and residents has been going on for decades. Now, concerned citizens are trying to find a compromise.

There’s a stadium going up in the West End, but an old theater could be just as vital

A critical step is establishing a lively business district in the West End begins with the Regal Theater, one of many theaters that breathed life into Cincinnati.

There’s a stadium going up in the West End, but an old theater could be just as vital

A critical step is establishing a lively business district in the West End begins with the Regal Theater, one of many theaters that breathed life into the neighborhood.

Making residents’ voices heard in the West End

Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses and The Port of Greater Cincinnati are working to keep current residents from being displaced.

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