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books / albums

Hidden History of Black Cincinnati (2026, non-fiction) Writer, historian, and cultural advocate Kareem (K.A.) Simpson unearths these powerful stories and more with clarity and care, offering a rich portrait of a city’s soul and the Black lives that shaped it.

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appearances / speaking

Father's Day Celebration 

June 14, 2026

Louisville, KY

awards

2026, Artswave Inspire Artist Grant

 

2025, Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalism, Excellence in Journalism, Written Communication Human Rights/Minority Issues Reporting, Finalist

2023, Icon Award, LGBTQ Institute, (Atlanta, GA)
2023, Artist in Resident, Kenton County Public Library (Covington, KY)

2022, Roebling Society Inductee, The Metropolitan Club, (Covington, KY)
2022, Black & Brown Artist Award, Artswave (Cincinnati, OH) 
2022, LGBTQ+ Community Activist Award Finalist, NKY Pride (Covington, KY)

2021, Heart of the Community Award, Center for Great Neighborhoods, (Covington, KY)
2021, Ember Award, Cincinnati Black Pride (Cincinnati, OH)
2021, Best Minority Issues Reporting Award Entrant, Society of Professional Journalists (Cincinnati, OH) 

2020, Presidents Award, NAACP (NKY Branch)
2020, Truth & Reconciliation Award, Artswave (Cincinnati, OH)

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