Today we’d like to introduce you to John Hall.
Hi John, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I always knew from a young age, that I wanted to serve my community in one way or another. My sister Tammy and I joined the Salvation Army at an early age and we were heavily involved in all aspects of the church as well as their community involvement. We did everything from feeding the less fortunate, fund raising for less fortunate families, visiting retirement communities and convolesant centers and being a part of community events. As I got older, those principles of serving the community stuck with me. I stayed active with the Salvation Army through high school. After high school I went off to attend my dream school of Florida A&M University, which helped me realize my potential as black man and strengthened my drive to serve others in my community. In my early 20s I moved to Atlanta, a city steeped in history and culture, which inspired me to create an organization to build Black men up, serve our communities and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood. In 2024 I started The United Brotherhood of America with this same purpose. We will have a number of projects such panel discussions, neighborhood cleanups, networking events, community education on various topics, scholarship drives and more! We currently have 4 founding members and are looking for a few more. We are also actively soliciting for new members. Today, The United Brotherhood of America is a growing organization with promise and vision ready to serve our communities and strengthen Black men.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting the United Brotherhood of America, or any organization focused on unity and progress, is rarely a smooth road. Challenges often arise from both internal and external factors. Some of the obstacles and challenges are:
1. Gaining Trust and Credibility: It takes time to build trust among diverse communities, especially if past efforts at unity have failed or felt performative.
2. Financial and Logistical Hurdles: Securing funding, resources, and infrastructure to launch and maintain operations is a constant challenge for grassroots or emerging organizations.
3. Diverse Opinions and Conflicts: Uniting people from various backgrounds can lead to disagreements on priorities, values, or strategies. Managing those conflicts constructively is crucial but difficult.
4. External Opposition: There might be resistance from individuals or groups who feel threatened by unity, progress, or shifts in the status quo.
5. Legal and Bureaucratic Red Tape: Navigating the process of incorporation, nonprofit status, or other legal frameworks can be slow and complex.
6. Maintaining Momentum: Keeping people engaged, hopeful, and involved over the long term, especially in the face of setbacks, is one of the toughest parts.
We’ve been impressed with The United Brotherhood of America , but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
We are a community service organization for African American Males that provide community outreach and support while emphasizing the importance of brotherhood in the community. We provide the community with resources to help improve their quality of life. To our members we offer the opportunity to build a network of other professionals from all walks of life and build bonds that will last a lifetime
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At The United Brotherhood we are known for our deep commitment to fostering Brotherhood among black men. What sets us apart from others is is our deep-rooted belief in strength, unity and brotherhood. Those are our core beliefs and helps to guide our organization in the right direction
One of the things we’re most proud of is that we accept ALL people to become members of our organization. It reflects the heart of our brand: authentic, trusted, and forward-thinking.
We want your readers to know that when they see The United Brotherhood of America,they’re seeing an organization that genuinely cares for their community and invite them to join us in transforming themselves while also transforming their communities.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Thats a powerful question. One of the most important things that I’ve learned on this journey is that you don’t have to have everything figured out. You may not have the funding or investors that you desire, you may not know what direction to go in with your business or organization, all you have to is just start, and things will fall right into place for you. It may not always be easy, but it will all be well worth it in the end
Another lesson I’ve learned is that unity isn’t just about shared goals—it’s about shared struggles. Building the United Brotherhood of America taught me that real brotherhood requires trust, transparency, and the willingness to listen, even when it’s hard. It’s easy to rally people around a vision, but sustaining that unity through conflict, setbacks, and growth—that’s where the real work and reward lie.”
Pricing:
- $1,500 one time payment for lifetime membership
- $1,000 one time payment then $200/year after that for founding membership
- $100/year General Membership
- $50/year for Student Membership
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.theunitedbrotherhoodofamerica.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/united_brotherhood_
- Twitter: https://x.com/United_brother1
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@theunitedbrotherhood
Image Credits
Shawn Shepard
