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.
Many communities have cancelled Pride events in June. But the history of the movement — combined with current civil unrest — hasn’t slowed activists down.
Current, longtime residents reflect on the Cincinnati neighborhood’s heyday in the 1940s and 50s. That sense of community lives on despite a variety of challenges.
Many communities have cancelled Pride events in June. But the history of the movement — combined with current civil unrest — hasn’t slowed activists down.
The sad truth is, the African American community has long pointed out the presence of police brutality and the fact that wide, sweeping reform is needed.
Current, longtime residents reflect on the neighborhood’s heyday in the 1940s and 50s. That sense of community lives on despite a variety of challenges.
The sad truth is, the African American community has long pointed out the presence of police brutality and the fact that wide, sweeping reform is needed.