Affectionately known throughout the Detroit metropolitan community as The Governor, The Godfather, or Mr. B., Keith Bennett joins Force Detroit-Faith In Action after amassing a well-documented four-plus -decade professional career highlighted by exemplary servant leadership at multiple level’s, as he admittedly winds up a career that began during his late teens. A recipient of numerous proclamations and awards, including being honored with Michigan’s 2020 African American Leadership Award, 2018, Campaign for Black Male Achievement -Life Achievement Award, named after its first recipient Muhammad Ali. When Bennett was honored with the award, he was only the third individual to receive the prestigious national award. In 2007, he received Wayne State University’s Peace Maker Award and, in 2009, received a Resolution of Appreciation for Services rendered by the Michigan Basic Property Insurance Board of Governors for his representation of the people of the City of Detroit from 2005-2009. He shared he represented the poor and disenfranchised people of Detroit so fiercely the Michigan Basic Property Insurance Board was happy when his term ended. In 2001, Mr. B received a National Oneness of Humankind Servant Leadership Award and was a certified Servant Leadership trainer.

James “Screal” Eberheart Jr. was born and raised in Inkster, Mi. After graduating from high school, he moved to Detroit. There, he began schooling at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) studying Computer Information Systems while working in the communications field as a Cable Technician. In 2014, after eight years of working in corporate America, Screal experienced an injury at work that changed his life indefinitely. Subsequently, he began his journey of activism full-time in the communities of Detroit. Understanding the psychological strain on African Americans living in destitute conditions, he began an independent study of how the mind works. Therefore creating an entity called Hopz Management and becoming an entrepreneur. Screal‘s dedication and marketing skill-set earned him a seat on the board of Directors for New Era Detroit (N.E.D) as Chief Visionary/Executive Officer in 2014-15. After 4 years of dedication, Screal was presented the role of Vice President of New Era Detroit, August 17th, 2018. N.E.D is a community based grass-root organization centered around socioeconomic issues that operate nationally and internationally in 13+ states and Nigeria.

James “Screal” Eberheart Jr. in 2017 also entered his hat into the Detroit Political Realm. Running in the Primary Election as a Write-In Candidate for Detroit City Council District 1.

Screal‘s passion for people leads him to create a prominent program called Black To Reality (BTR). A program developed to build character and social awareness among the youth in schools. Curriculum’s consists of developing remedial math and reading skills peer mentoring, and social development (self-esteem). His desire to have a better understanding of the mind motivated him to further his independent study to a major for Mental Health and African-American Psychology. Which led him to become a brand ambassador at Inception (The First Mental Health Gym). Since becoming a full-time community organizer, Screal has been able to help more people in the community with now, operating a leadership position in 2020 with TandemEd “Own Your Story” / “Detroit Is Us” as the City Manager and National Field Director. There he has built coalitions with local residents, other community organizations, black businesses, and assisted in developing more self-sustainable programs locally and nationally. With just a little over 5 years of full-time community organizing, Screal has been able to assist with the growth of community organizing across the nation and remains dedicated to the progression of our future generations and communities.