Baltimore Is Representing: A Conversation with Brother Andrew Muhammad of Baltimore Brothers Inc.
- Brother Levon X
- 14 hours ago
- 4 min read
Baltimore is definitely representing, and despite all the negative headlines that often overshadow the good in our city, today we’re choosing to uplift what’s positive, what’s growing, and what’s truly inspiring. I recently had the honor of speaking with Brother Andrew Muhammad of Muhammad Mosque No. 6, a man deeply rooted in service. He is one of the founders of Baltimore Brothers Inc., an organization built on the powerful slogan: “We all we need because we all we got.” That message reflects unity, sacrifice, and responsibility—values that show up in everything they do.
Just recently, Baltimore Brothers Inc. held an award ceremony honoring pioneers of the Nation of Islam, especially those from the Fruit of Islam—men who have paved the way for over thirty years with hard work and sacrifice. This wasn’t just a symbolic gesture; it was a heartfelt recognition of men who rebuilt, protected, and uplifted the Nation through decades of service.
Brother Andrew explained that honoring the FOI is nothing new, but this time was different. “This is the first time in my twenty-five years that we honored them on this level,” he said. “We put money, effort, and real love behind it. Not just talk.”
He emphasized that the ceremony was designed to give these brothers their flowers while they can still smell them. It was about acknowledging their sacrifices, showing them a good time, and reminding them that their work has not been forgotten. The response, he said, was overwhelmingly positive.
Everyone enjoyed themselves, and to him, that mattered deeply. He noted that former Nation captains have done similar programs in the past, but this moment felt like the perfect time to honor the brothers in a major way.
In our discussion, I mentioned my own military background, where morale and recognition play a major role in leadership. Many honorable men don’t seek praise, but they appreciate a pat on the back. We asked whether he felt these awards could also serve as teaching tools for the new generation—something that prevents repeated mistakes and keeps the spirit strong.
He agreed fully. “Most of the brothers didn’t get paid for doing this work,” he explained. “They sacrificed financially and with their time. Some traveled nonstop—New York to Baltimore, D.C. to Chicago—sometimes seven brothers sleeping in one room, brushing their teeth, washing up, and getting right back to the mission.” These stories carry lessons that younger FOI and community members desperately need.
We asked Brother Andrew about the youth he works with through Baltimore Brothers Inc., especially since today many young people don’t fully grasp the sacrifices of pioneers like Dr. King, Malcolm X, Dick Gregory, or even leaders like the late great former DC Mayor Marion Barry. He explained that it all comes down to who is teaching them. “Schools don’t teach the true history of America or the Black man,” he said. “Curriculum won’t allow it. So what we do is teach them piece by piece.” His organization works with boys ages eleven to seventeen, sometimes even as young as nine or ten. They’ve been doing this for twenty years, and for the first fifteen, they operated with no funding. Only in the last seven years did they receive support, and eighty percent of that goes directly into programming, stipends, emergency family assistance, and hands-on mentoring.
“We give them the real history,” he said. “We teach them about our former Black leaders. Even the ones who struggle in reading or basic math, we teach them in a way they can understand.” For many young brothers, this is the first time someone has taken the time to meet them where they are.
We then asked Brother Andrew whether Baltimore’s mayor recognizes their work. He told us that Mayor Brandon Scott does—without hesitation. In fact, he said the late Mayor Catherine Pugh was the first to publicly acknowledge their work. When Brandon Scott took office, he immediately supported them and even spoke at their first two graduations. “He’s one hundred percent behind what we’re doing for the youth,” Brother Andrew said.
Before we wrapped up, we asked the most important question for families and supporters: How can people get involved? Especially single mothers raising boys in Baltimore who may need mentorship, structure, and guidance.
Brother Andrew laid it out plainly. Baltimore Brothers Inc. is active on all major social media platforms—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok—and they also operate a full website at www.baltimorebrothers.org. They have an office line as well: 410-710-7244. “We’re more than willing,” he said, “to sit with anyone who needs help or has questions about the support their sons may need.”
This conversation reminded me again why Baltimore deserves recognition—not for its problems, but for its people. Men like Brother Andrew Muhammad prove every single day that love, sacrifice, and dedication still live in this city. Through Baltimore Brothers Inc., they’re keeping the flame alive, training the next generation, honoring the past, and shaping a better future.
Because truly, we all we need because we all we got.