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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

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.

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. 

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