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Shane Inez (born Shane Renae Williams, II; February 19, 1999) is an American public figure, political organizer, and media executive. He is the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth of Inesia, a self-declared micronation and cultural initiative. Inez is also affiliated with the Williams ministerial family of Northern Indiana and is recognized in internal family and cultural contexts as the second in line behind his father, Shane Rene I, to the leadership of a tribal monarchy known informally as the “Memphis Crown.”. He has been involved in civic service, business development, and community organizing, primarily in the South Bend, Indiana area.
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| Shane II | |||||||||
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| King of the Commonwealth of Inesia | |||||||||
| Reign | October 1, 2024 – present | ||||||||
| Coronation | October 1, 2026 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Title Established | ||||||||
| Successor | Inez M. Williams (b. 2017) | ||||||||
| Regent | Shane Rene I | ||||||||
| Born | Shane Renae Williams, II February 19, 1999 Saint Joseph’s Hospital, South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Burial | Hamatiraj, Inesia, Bir Tawil, Africa | ||||||||
| Consort | Alexis Victoria (m. 2025) | ||||||||
| Issue | None | ||||||||
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| House | Williams-Inez | ||||||||
| Dynasty | Williams Ministerial | ||||||||
| Father | Shane Rene I | ||||||||
| Mother | Chaka Khan | ||||||||
| Religion | Christianity | ||||||||
| Occupation | Head of State, Media Executive, Financier, Politician | ||||||||
Early Years, Family, and Education
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Shane Inez was born on February 19, 1999, in South Bend, Indiana. He is the son of Shane Rene I and Chaka Khan. Inez is part of a family with longstanding involvement in Christian ministry, broadcasting, and local civic work in the South Bend area. His paternal grandparents, Rev. Sylvester Williams, Jr. and Dr. Wanda Inez Williams, founded a gospel radio station, WUBS 89.7 FM, and established a local congregation that continues to operate today.
Inez has described his heritage as multiracial and multicultural, with African American, Dominican, Haitian, Nigerian, Balanta, and Louisiana Creole ancestry, along with European and trace Native American and Southwest Asian lineage from Pakistan. He has publicly cited Afro-descendant identity and traditional tribal customs as foundational to his worldview and later political efforts.
Education
[edit]Inez received a varied and geographically diverse education, attending schools in both the northern and southern United States. His early schooling began in South Bend, Indiana, before continuing in Georgia, reflecting a childhood spent between different regions. He completed his secondary education in South Bend, graduating from a local high school.
Following graduation, Inez pursued independent study through a range of non-traditional and online learning platforms. His continuing education has included coursework in areas such as public policy, business, and municipal governance, reflecting his interests in civic leadership, entrepreneurship, and international affairs.
Military Training
[edit]In October 2016, Inez enlisted in the Indiana Army National Guard, training as an 11B Infantryman. His enlistment followed a persistent effort to join the military, requiring three separate attempts at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) due to preexisting medical conditions.
Inez served for two years before being discharged in October 2018 on the basis of uncategorized medical issues. Although his military service was brief, the discipline and leadership principles he encountered during this period would later inform his approach to public service and governance.
Public Service Career
[edit]In 2019, Shane Inez announced his candidacy for Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. His campaign focused on local infrastructure and community development issues.[1]
In 2023, Inez co-founded the Redemption Party and founded its first state affiliate the Indiana Redemption Party (IRP), a local political organization emphasizing neighborhood-level civic engagement. The IRP fielded candidates in Roseland, Indiana, where three candidates were elected to local office.[2][3]
Inez served as Clerk-Treasurer of Roseland, Indiana, acting as the town’s chief financial officer.[4] His tenure included initiatives such as negotiating development agreements, managing fiscal operations, implementing financial technology systems, expanding vendor services, and supporting infrastructure projects. In late 2024, Inez resigned from this position, with the resignation subsequently accepted by the town council.[5]
He founded Bendr Group, a financial holdings company involved in modular housing development aimed at addressing affordable housing needs in South Bend.[6]
Inez was involved with the IMPower Center,[7] a South Bend nonprofit providing financial literacy and small business support services.[8]
As principal of Trailer Empire, he represents stakeholders in the manufactured housing industry through a multi-state advocacy network.
Within the South Bend Community School Corporation, under the leadership of Superintendent C. Todd Cummings, PhD and Kareemah Fowler[9], CFO, Inez contributed to operational efficiency improvements in the finance department, co-developed resources for school board members, supported public relations for capital financing, conducted security assessments, and assisted with inclusive procurement initiatives. He also supported executive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic through strategic and communication assistance.
Prince of Memphis
[edit]From childhood, Inez was referred to by the hereditary title Prince of Memphis, a symbolic designation within his paternal family. The title reflects Afro-descendant traditions of honoring elders and maintaining cultural leadership roles through oral history, spiritual guidance, and familial authority. His grandfather, Rev. Sylvester Williams, Jr., received a ceremonial crown from his own grandfather, Tally Vinson, who was recognized locally in Memphis, Tennessee, for his longevity and community influence.
The title has been used within the family to signify a cultural lineage rooted in Afro-American, West African, and Creole heritage. Though not legally recognized, it has functioned as a form of ceremonial identity passed down through generations.[10]
Leadership and Titles
[edit]In 2020, Shane Inez declared the establishment of the Commonwealth of Inesia, adopting the title of Prince, and later assumed the title of King in 2024. The Commonwealth is described by Inez as a sovereign community rooted in Afro-descendant heritage and cultural preservation. The Commonwealth maintains a free association of member nations, most notably, the Republic of Ameranubia.[11]
Charity Work
[edit]Shane Inez contributed to the founding of Generation Do More (GDM), a South Bend-based nonprofit organization known primarily for its annual winter drives. These drives collect and distribute food, clothing, and hygiene supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness and those in need within the local community. While Inez maintains a low public profile in the organization, he has been involved in its strategic development and operational support. Generation Do More is primarily operated by Lexie Inez (née Hunter), known as Princess Alexis Victoria.[12]
Published Works
[edit]Rise of the Black Empire (2020)
Rise of the Black Empire is the first published work by Shane Inez as “S.R. Williams”, written during his tenure as Prince of Inesia and released in the year he formally announced the establishment of the Commonwealth of Inesia. Presented in a structured, scripture-like format with chapters and verses, the book outlines a comprehensive framework for social transformation and community sovereignty.
Heavily influenced by the teachings of economist and theorist Dr. Claud Anderson[13], the work articulates five foundational pillars for building collective power: economics, politics, law and governance, media, and education. With an emphasis on self-reliance, institutional development, and nationalistic cultural unity, the book has been widely referenced within Inesian civic life and among Afro-descendant leadership circles.
Beyond its instructional value, Rise of the Black Empire has come to serve as a central ideological text for the Commonwealth of Inesia. It is frequently studied and cited across Inesian institutions and initiatives, offering guiding principles for national development, social coordination, and cultural renewal.
Core Themes:
- Community cohesion and local empowerment
- Economic self-determination and cooperative enterprise
- Strategic political participation and governance
- Narrative control through independent media
- Intergenerational education and cultural preservation
The book is often described as a codified guide for Afro-descendant nation-building in the 21st century, and its influence continues to shape the policies and identity of the Commonwealth.
Williams, S.R. Rise of the Black Empire. 2020. Self-published. Available exclusively through the Bendr Bookstore website.[14]
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References
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- ^ Peterson, Mark (2024-09-27). "Roseland clerk treasurer submits resignation, rescinds it two weeks later". https://www.wndu.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "About Us". IMPower Center. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ WNDU.com (2025-02-12). "IMPower Center in South Bend gives financial skills to underserved communities". https://www.wndu.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Havens, Cory. "Kareemah Fowler to depart South Bend Community School Corporation CFO position". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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- ^ "Rise of the Black Empire". bendr-group-s-school.teachable.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ Dukes, Howard. "Entrepreneur bets on 'Bendr,' a new venture to provide affordable housing in South Bend". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ Peterson, Mark (2024-09-27). "Roseland clerk treasurer submits resignation, rescinds it two weeks later". https://www.wndu.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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- ^ McDermott, Grace. "Mayoral candidate Shane Inez hopes to invest in underprivileged communities". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
- ^ "Rise of the Black Empire". bendr-group-s-school.teachable.com. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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- ^ "South Bend high school student behind race-based signs speaks out". https://www.wndu.com. 2016-02-11. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
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