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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

During the pandemic, the Northern Kentucky Action Commission has turned to delivering hundreds of boxes of food per week.
Responding to their families’ number one need: food

The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission has pivoted in it's approach to serving families, and is one of several organizations and businesses doing what they can since March to help provide meals during the coronavirus shutdown.

Covington artist Chad Turner has turned to virtual alternatives to teach and create.
How one artist is finding creative ways to spread the joy of art and learning while at home

While our regional art institutions may be closed, artists like Chad Turner are getting creative in finding ways to continue arts programming from home.

City Heights dates to 1953, another era in public housing.
Covington’s City Heights: an invisible city

The City Heights housing project is a mystery to many, a shadow community within the city of Covington, out of sight and mind.

City Heights dates to 1953, another era in public housing.
Covington’s City Heights: An invisible city

The City Heights housing project is a mystery to many, a shadow community within the city of Covington, out of sight and mind.

Ritte's Corner is the focal point of Latonia's revival.
The historic neighborhood of Latonia is reimagining itself as a 21st century walkable community

Horse racing’s hold on Latonia is long gone, but unique small businesses have started to repopulate the community.

Ritte's Corner is the focal point of Latonia's revival.
The historic neighborhood of Latonia is reimagining itself as a 21st century walkable community

Horse racing’s hold on Latonia is long gone, but unique small businesses have started to repopulate the community.

Randolph Park, on Covington's Eastside is named after Dr. James Randolph, a pioneering physician who was the first African American to professionally provide medical aid to African Americans in Northern Kentucky.
On the Ground: A tale of two neighborhoods

Covington's Eastside and Westside neighborhoods, which have been traditionally separated by race, are working to change their stories.

Randolph Park, on Covington's Eastside is named after Dr. James Randolph, a pioneering physician who was the first African American to professionally provide medical aid to African Americans in Northern Kentucky.
On the Ground: A tale of two neighborhoods

Covington's Eastside and Westside neighborhoods, which have been traditionally separated by race, are working to change their stories.

Southgate Street School was a school for African Americans in Newport dating to its founding in 1893.
These sites hold stories of African American history in Northern Kentucky

Shifting demographics, diminishing resources, and cost of maintaining large and aging facilities have contributed to cities forgoing the preservation of old, seldomly used buildings, and some have been lost. But just over the river, a few remain.

Southgate Street School was a school for African Americans in Newport dating to its founding in 1893.
These sites hold stories of African American history in Northern Kentucky

African American history dating to the 19th century can be found at many sites that are still standing in Northern Kentucky.

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