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Kareem A. Simpson
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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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.
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Negro Motorist Green Book exhibition connects past with ongoing struggles for freedom and safety
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NKU program empowers students to take leadership in addressing challenges [VIDEO]
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Truth and Innovation Artist Showcase provides platform for underrepresented artists
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ArtWorks dedicates Cuban cultural mural in Cincinnati’s OTR neighborhood
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Beyond a Roof: 5 questions with Kim Webb of Emergency Shelter of NKY
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Meet Tunde Wey, 2024 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence
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The shoe design that revolutionized Nike Air may have been seeded by an 18-year-old Covington kid
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Landscapes by artist Robert S. Duncanson left astonishing mark and important legacy for Cincinnati
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Veterans dream big with first coffee shop and plans for a second one
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ArtsWave Flow Pass facilitates deeper appreciation for Black art
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Expansive elephant mural depicts feelings of peace, joy, togetherness, and community
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Covington embraced principles of historic preservation to safeguard culture and community identity
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Old Timers Reunion celebrates region's African American accomplishments
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Enriching learning opportunities play critical role supporting Covington students during summer
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Brighton Center pre-apprenticeship program helps customers find a trade career they love
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LGBTQ+ communities and allies came together and celebrated the freedom to be themselves
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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Community input inspires the “Spoke” 4th Street Bridge design between Newport and Covington
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The trip to Mondragon: Home of the world’s largest co-op
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Artist and founding director Toilynn O'Neal-Turner leads ROMAC's preservation and transformation
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