The Iron Magnolia
A seasonal journal rooted in the Black South
Footage of Black communities in Lexington and Oxford, North Carolina (1938–1941). Filmed by Hubert Lee Waters. Courtesy of Duke University (Public Domain).
Welcome to the Iron Magnolia!
“The Iron Magnolia is a journal rooted in the Black South, exploring memory, inheritance, and cultural stewardship.”
~Kratina N. Baker, J.D., Founder and Editor of The Iron Magnolia
Issue No. 2 Fall 2026 is here!
This issue explores Black women's work as memory keepers, featuring a conversation with Ms. Janis F. Kearney, reflections on Southern summers, and an examination of the practices that preserve our histories across generations.
