Nation19

Nation19 is a magazine that blends hip-hop culture, photojournalism, activism, and anthropology. The printed and digital magazine[1][2] is produced and published by multimedia activists, visual anthropologists, and film directors Queen Muhammad Ali and Hakeem Khaaliq.[3] The magazine was started in the winter of 2010.[4] Nation19 also produces documentary films[5][6] and hosts exhibits based on various of its articles. Nation19 is defined by its large photo spreads and motifs of indigenous empowerment, archeological research, and social change. Nation19 offers posters,[7] limited T-shirts,[8] and accessories for purchase in its online store.[9]

Nation19 Magazine/APDTA
Editor-in-chiefQueen Muhammad Ali, Hakeem Khaaliq
CategoriesLifestyle magazine
FrequencySeasonal
Year foundedWinter 2010
CompanyNation19/APDTA
CountryUnited States
Based inScottsdale, Arizona
LanguageEnglish ( with Japanese, Samoan, Chinese, Spanish editions)
Websitewww.nation19.com

The hashtag initialism term "APDTA"[10] was coined by Nation19 and is an international trademarked brand sold by the company.[11]

Scope

Investigative journalism is a regular element of the magazine. A controversial interview with deceased CIA whistleblower and activist Michael Ruppert was published in the "Survival Edition" shortly after his death.[12] The piece focused on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and other issues related to the Pacific Ocean.[13]

Education through films and television
Name Topic(s) Filming locations Awards Network
#Waronus[14] US drug policies, Plan Colombia stereotypes, hip hop advocacy[14] Bogotá, Cartagena, Tierra Bomba, and Medellin, Colombia, South America United Nations
#Bars4Justice Criminalization of black youth, mass incarceration, stereotypes, hip hop advocacy, anthropology Ferguson and St. Louis, Missouri Best Short Documentary PAFF 2016 (LA), Official Selection/Audience Choice Award USFF (NYC), Official Selection Docutiff (Albania) None
¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos?[15] Afro Mexicans, indigenous and black townships of Mexico, anthropology Acapulco, Cuajinicuilap, Costa Chica, Marquelia, HueHuetan, Veracruz Mexico Univision Television
The Last Matai[16] Lost history of the Pacific, indigenous Samoan history, anthropophagy, anthropology American Samoa and Honolulu, Hawaii

International focus

Asia

In 2016 Nation19 magazine was invited to research the effects of Chinese culture on inner city youth.

Central America

In 2014 Nation19 magazine produced ¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos? for Univision Television. This two-part mini documentary was shot on location in Mexico's Afro-Mexican coastal communities by Nation19 magazine, and was narrated by Spanish news anchor Sergio Urquidi. Univision networks aired ¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos? internationally on July 14–15, 2014.[17]

Pacific Islands

A documentary film called The Last Matai, filmed in Samoa, American Samoa, and Hawaii, was produced by Nation19 magazine.[18]

South America

Nation19 traveled to Colombia, South America with Academy Award winner Rhymefest[19][20] to direct a documentary film called #WarOnUs.[21][22]

Archeology

Each printed and digital magazine features a spotlight on archaeological sites around the world relating to the number 19. Nation19 magazine #3 featured an article about the ruins of Göbekli Tepe, located in the southeastern Anatolia region of Turkey, spotlighting its 19 ft-tall, 20-ton, T-shaped pillars.[23]

In 2015 Nation19 printed a brief article explaining how the ancient people of Mexico predicted future solar and lunar events using a 19-month calendar.

Polyglot-ism

Every cover of Nation19 Magazine has "Nation19" written in Japanese characters ネイション 十九.

Most of the writers are bilingual and are experts in various cultures. For example Jahsua Muhammad Ali works for Nation19 as a composer and transcriber/translator. He is fluent in Japanese.[24] Shahida Muhammad who is a frequent writer for Ebony magazine and Nation19 is fluent in Spanish and lives in Colombia South America.[25] Long time writer for Nation19, Joey Belk speaks Cantonese and lives in Hong Kong. Jobie Bakama speaks Swahili and lives in South Africa. Queen Muhammad Ali is proficient in conversational Mandarin, and can read Samoan.

In addition to writing and research many Nation19 / APDTA products display foreign characters.[26]

Exhibitions and events

Invisible Mexico: Encuentro Phoenix

Arizona's first anthropological augmented reality multimedia exhibit showcasing the isolated descendants of the African-Diaspora in Mexico through a collection of augmented photographs shot in Costa Chica, Veracruz, Palenque, Mexico City, Yanga, Huehuetán, revealing a side of Mexico most people are unaware of-depicting the people who reside on the country's rural Pacific & Gulf Coasts referred to as Afro-Mexicanos.

Artist: Award winning husband & wife multimedia filmmaker / photographer team, Hakeem Khaaliq & Queen Muhammad Ali (Nation19). Opening night was hosted by Mayor Greg Stanton and curated by Mark Freedman of monOrchid Gallery Phoenix.

The project is supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts, 100 Black Men of Phoenix and YoSoy™

Open to the public March 2017[27][28][29][30]

Invisible Mexico photo exhibit (private)

From May 2 through June 14, 2014, @Univision Television Gallery Phoenix curated a private photo exhibit about the Afro Mexican township people of Costa Chica and Veracruz, displaying 10 27 1/2 x 39 1/4 framed prints from Nation19 magazine.[31]

#Turnupdenver

On Friday, August 1, 2014, men's boutique and art gallery Division West in Denver's Cherry Creek North area held Nation19's UFO hip hop exhibit, which was free to the public.[32][33]

Exhibit19

Nation19 magazine presented Exhibit 19 with Dr. Runoko Rashidi: "Black and Indigenous contributions to the world." The presentation marked the first time Dr. Rashidi presented in Arizona.[34]

References
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  5. "Black African Coalition brings award-winning documentary, #Bars4Justice, to ASU". www.statepress.com. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  6. Urquidi, Sergio. "¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos?". Univision Arizona. Univision Television Group. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  7. "Alive Poster by Nation19". Obey Giant. Shepard Fairey / Obey Giant. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  8. "Shop". nation19 magazine online store. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  9. "Fall America Survival Kits: Nas unboxing!". Nation19 Magazine / APDTA.
  10. "APDTA".
  11. "USPTO ISSUES TRADEMARK: APDTA". Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  12. "Publication Nation19 Magazine Publishes Exclusive Interview with Late CIA Whistleblower, Michael C. Ruppert". Yahoo News. Yahoo News. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  13. Belk, Joey. "Nation19 Magazine Brings out Exclusive Interview with Late CIA Whistleblower". High Beam Research. Cengage Learning. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  14. Ali, Queen Muhammad; Khaaliq, Hakeem (2016-04-19), #WarOnUs, retrieved 2016-03-18
  15. ¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos?
  16. The Last Matai
  17. "¿Quiénes son los afro-mexicanos?: Full Cast & Crew". IMDB. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  18. "The Last Matai (2014)". IMDb.
  19. Tribune, Chicago. "Kendrick Lamar stomps, but Taylor Swift takes the biggest Grammy prize". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  20. "Jasiri X Visits Bogota, Colombia Day One and Two | JASIRI X". jasirix.com. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  21. Mervis, Scott. "Jasiri X and Rhymefest form supergroup Kill Switch". Post-Gazette Blogs. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  22. "March 2, 2016 Grammy Award Winning Che "Rhymefest" & Activist Jasiri X Form Super Hip-Hop Duo "Kill Switch" | JASIRI X". jasirix.com. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  23. "Gobekli Tepe: Nation19 Exclusive Discovery". Issuu. Nation19 Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  24. captaincali (2016-01-05), Jikan Yo Tomare - We Love Japanese Songs 2015 NHK Grand Prix, retrieved 2017-06-13
  25. "Colombia While Black: Double-Consciousness Abroad - EBONY". www.ebony.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  26. "黑力 Instagram post by Nation19 APDTA® • Jun 6, 2017 at 1:05am UTC". Instagram. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  27. Gonzales, Tara. "INVISIBLE MEXICO AT MONORCHID". The Arts Beacon. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  28. "Instagram post by Greg Stanton • Mar 3, 2017 at 3:17am UTC". Instagram. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  29. "Artists uncover 'Invisible Mexico' through augmented reality | Cronkite News". Cronkite News - Arizona PBS. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  30. "New exhibit showcases indigenous Afro-Mexicanos through photos". Paradise Valley Independent. 2017-03-02. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
  31. "Invisible Mexico Photo exhibit (Private)". Eventbrite.
  32. "#Turnupdenver". Eventbrite.
  33. Chonz, DJ. "Division West @nation19 @tonyvizzle @radiobums UFO's x Hip Hop Exhibit! Dvsn-West Cherry Creek Now Come Through!". Instagram. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  34. Grimes, Rodney. "African Diaspora Authority Dr. [Runoko Rashidi] Lectures In Arizona For First Time". The Arizona Informant. Roland W. Campbell, Jr. news. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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