Dear Black Man, you are seen, you are valued, and you are celebrated.
The Quintessential Gentleman is proud to feature Nathan Cohen in our ongoing Dear Black Man series—a collaboration with the talented Carlos Jones Photography. This powerful visual journey captures the depth and complexity of Black masculinity, highlighting the strength, resilience, and individuality that define our community.
Nathan Cohen is a healthcare professional based in Atlanta. He is passionate about traveling, photography, music and motivational speaking. A proud Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. member, he is deeply committed to encouraging and uplifting the Black community.
City: Atlanta
Profession: Healthcare Professional
Instagram: Monsieur_Cohen
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling and experiencing different cultures, photography, motivational speaking, performing and listening to music. I’m also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Story or experience that defined his journey as a Black man: When I understood that I’m free to do what I want in life and to celebrate and encourage freedom from the mental and systemic prisons that may attempt to detain me.
Dear Black Man… Understand that people will see you before they hear you! Not only do I value you. I respect you. I know your potential. I know you are strong, smart, feared, and forgiving. You are more than your outward appearance, you embody class, distinction, achievement, perspective, strength, and dignity. You have a voice, use it, strong, Black man, USE IT!
How can Black men win in America? Black men are the target, and we hold the keys to the kingdom. We must understand that this is our moment and for us to win, we must take advantage of said moment. We can win by understanding that we are not here to play, to dream, to drift.
What makes you proud to be a Black man? I know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I know who I am. Every lesson and experience of adversity that has shaped me as an adolescent continues to cement the character I have as a man, a Black man!
Favorite Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those that matter don’t mind and those that mind don’t matter.” – Dr. Seuss
We invite you to experience Dear Black Man and join us in celebrating Black manhood. Select images and stories will be featured on our website and social media platforms throughout the coming months.
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