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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

Forever Kings helps build confidence among young black men

The local nonprofit challenges the social norms, explicit biases, and stigmas associated with marginalized youth.

In its eighth year, LGBTQ film festival celebrates inclusion and tolerance

OutReels helps enlighten, educate, and entertain the community through stories and documentaries created by talent from around the world.

In its eighth year, Cincinnati’s LGBTQ film festival celebrates inclusion and tolerance

OutReels helps enlighten, educate, and entertain the community through stories and documentaries created by talent from around the world.

Living young, gay, and black: Is it still a triple threat?

More and more social service agencies, organizations, and events support LGBTQ minority youth in the region. 

Film viewing of “ACTIVATE: Ending Cash Bail”

Last week, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center previewed a short movie about how artists, activists, and grassroots organizers achieved historic criminal justice reform by the use of cash bail in New York State.

Living young, gay, and black: Is it still a triple threat?

More and more social service agencies, organizations, and events support LGBTQ minority youth in Cincinnati. 

Taft’s 2019 Artist-in-Residence: independent filmmaker Ya’Ke Smith

The Texas-based artist, educator, and filmmaker will spend two weeks in Cincinnati working in both the museum and the community. 

Covington’s legendary leader, Tom Dibello

Just over 40 years after it was founded, Covington-based nonprofit The Center for Great Neighborhoods operates in a very different environment from the one in which it began. 

Covington’s legendary leader, Tom Dibello

Just over 40 years after it was founded, Covington-based nonprofit The Center for Great Neighborhoods operates in a very different environment from the one in which it began. 

Anissa Lewis tells the story of coming home — and her struggle with how things have changed

After growing up in one of Covington's poorest performing school districts and going on to receive a Masters of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art, Lewis brings her inspiring talents home to an ever-changing neighborhood.

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