Updates on The Devil Strip's conversion to the co-op model, details on what that means and the coverage of Akron you've come to expect from us. This month, Noor Hindi goes deep into the human costs, systemic causes and potential solutions of the area's most shameful statistic: Akron's unusually high infant mortality rate among Black babies. It's probably the most important story we've ever published. Of course, this issue also features the people who make this area unique and full of promise, from fabric artist Joanna Mack, whose work graces the December cover, and entrepreneurs Kaylon and Larry of 24 Karat Posse to poet Jamie Keaton and culinary mentors Karen and Jennifer of the JOBS program in Kenmore. Plus, features on the Summit Lake Build Corps, the Forest Lodge at Elm Hill Park, a new album by producer ZOD1AC, the return of Rubber City Rocks with Paul Treen, a profiles of rapper D.Hilla and trans poet Barbara Minney, not to mention Sober Chronicles, Trouble with Old People, Urine Luck and more!
