Nation19
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| Editor-in-chief | Queen Muhammad Ali, Hakeem Khaaliq |
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| Categories | Lifestyle magazine |
| Frequency | Seasonal |
| Year founded | Winter 2010 |
| Company | Mobile Regime, LLC |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Nation19 is a magazine that blends hip-hop culture, photojournalism, activism, and anthropology. The printed and digital magazine is produced and published by multimedia activists, visual anthropologist, film directors Queen Muhammad Ali and Hakeem Khaaliq. The magazine was started in the winter of 2010.Nation19 also produces documentary films 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, limited T-shirts, and accessories for purchase in its online store.
The hashtag initialism term "APDTA" was coined by Nation19 and is an international trademarked brand sold by the company.
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. The piece focused on the Fukushima nuclear disaster and other issues related to the Pacific Ocean.
In 2016 Nation19 magazine was invited to research the effects of Chinese culture on inner city youth.
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.
A documentary film called The Last Matai, filmed in Samoa, American Samoa, and Hawaii, was produced by Nation19 magazine.
Nation19 traveled to Columbia, South America with Academy Award winner Rhymefest to direct a documentary film called #WarOnUs.
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.
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