Who is...
Nathan is an artist and activist building civic imagination for a generation that refuses to wait its turn. Rooted in Newark, his work merges music, faith, and policy to transform youth experience into collective power.
At Rutgers University - Newark
His latest project, #RCROWNS, is a multidisciplinary research and arts initiative examining Black hair as a site of cultural meaning and social power. Through photography, qualitative storytelling, culminating in a public symposium, the project documents how personal experience intersects with systemic norms around professionalism, race, and belonging.
In The Community
He is the founder of the Young Voters Association (YVA), a civic organization working to modernize youth political engagement and representation. Through policy advocacy, research, and youth-led community organizing, YVA challenges the structural barriers that exclude young people from decision-making spaces.
In Sound and Story
Under the name Miztyk, his art uses music as a site of reflection, prayer, and political imagination. Blending hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul, and gospel, his work wrestles with faith, identity, and the tension between personal conviction and collective responsibility. Miztyk’s sound is less about performance and more about presence—inviting listeners to slow down, listen closely, and reckon honestly.
Connect With Nathan
Beyond these projects, his work spans journalism, long-form writing, policy research, public speaking, and collaborative community initiatives rooted in Newark and beyond. Whether through art, advocacy, or analysis, his focus remains the same—building spaces where young people of color are taken seriously as thinkers, creators, and decision-makers. You can find his work across platforms, reach out via email, or schedule a meeting to explore ideas, partnerships, or projects worth building together.