About

KIN + DIGNITY® Magazine is an independent literary publication exploring the Black South through a small town and rural lens.

Founded in June 2019 and launched on August 18, 2019, by a rural Alabama native, the magazine serves as a reclamation of our cultural heritage. Through powerful narratives, poetry, and art, we honor the unpaved roads that define our heritage and inspire our future.

Our mission is to shed light on the untold impact of Black culture in small towns and rural communities throughout the South, where the culture is overlooked, forgotten, and dismissed.

We live by three core principles that guide our work: Representation, Education, and Preservation, collectively known as REP. These principals play a crucial role in shaping our mission and driving us forward towards our goals.

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noun
: a group of persons of common ancestry

/ˈdiɡnədē/

noun

: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed

Meet the Writers

What’s Said About Us

  • It was pleasurable! Staff was excellent and professional throughout my time working to create this story with K+D.

    Chris Hendricks

  • Professional, organized, passionate. I like the format, and the focus on rural Black America.

    Vernon Henry

  • I enjoyed the whole article. As I was reading the article, I felt it truly captured my voice. Many family and friends stated the same sentiment. Jaquetta is an exceptional writer and editor and I’m honored to be a part of this great magazine!"

    Brandon Edwards

  • I felt like I was talking to my cousin!! The entire experience was fantastic.

    Chris Collins

  • I rated a 5 because the interview was very comfortable and I loved how I was able to check the article before it was published…

    Jennifer Duckworth

  • My interview experience was great!

    Imani Henry

  • This was an amazing experience from beginning to end. I loved working with Jaquetta, she was a joy and so flexible. The content of this magazine is so valuable.

    Sheena Parker

  • Ms. Pauline was a great interviewer. We spoke as if two old friends were catching up. Kin + Dignity is now apart of my reading library that I have start sharing with my friends and family.

    Kisha Thomas