Sheila Jones wore many hats in the community of Jasper County, Georgia, before making history as the first African American woman elected to the Jasper County Board of Commissioners in 2021. Jones, whose district is largely made up of the City of Monticello, previously served on the Jasper County School Governance Team in Monticello and...
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Hozell Odom III understands the importance of serving and giving back to his community for the greater good. With his military career now far behind him, Odom is using the leadership skills, training, and education he acquired throughout his career to offer opportunities to the next generation of leaders in...
Daverney Freeman stepped into the most important role of her life when she became a mother at the age of 16. “It’s the biggest challenge I have faced in my personal life,” said Freeman, who grew up in the small South Florida community of Fort Pierce. “There’s no way to fully prepare you for parenthood,...
After experiencing the loss of two siblings at early ages, Birmingham resident Alexander Boone Jr. imagined all the possibilities they could have explored through giving back in the community. Boone’s sister, Ingrid, passed away when she was just a toddler and his brother, Steven, passed when he was a young adult. “Steven spent most of his...
When Mary Salter became a mom, she never envisioned that the bulk of her motherhood would be caring for two children with Alzheimer’s disease. A full-time caregiver to her son Bryan, 42, and daughter Carrie, 40, Salter is part of a family that has seen their fair share of Alzheimer’s disease. Her children inherited a...
The Network ‘n’ Chill Business Mixer was an evening to remember, with over 200 business professionals and entrepreneurs from across Alabama coming together at the Nest at ASU. The event was presented by GumpTown Magazine and inCity Magazine, and featured guest speaker Shernovius Bennett, who spoke about the power of AI in business. The evening...
Have you ever dreamed of how your life would be with EVERY day being bright? Have you every had an experience in life that was not easy to to see how you would get to the other side? inCity Magazine’s Publisher, Christopher D. Thomas talks to Entrepreneur and Author, Demetris Curry about how Gun Point...
Think about the last time you or one of your friends had a BIG Moment in life. How did you or your friend reply? Possibly “Oh My Goodness, What in the World, No that didn’t happen for real! Have you every had an experience in life that was not easy to bare? Often trials make...
The journey to true love can be short or long. Pain-free or painful. Smooth or rugged. A group of Black authors who grew up as childhood best friends has decided to write a book together that accurately depicts Black women and how they are portrayed in stories about love and romance. Their new book, BT and...
Bold, optimistic, driven, and armed with passion. Meet a Jamaican who decided to quit corporate to pursuing multiple ventures online. This author, podcaster, business consultant now has her mind, set on building an online empire and paying it forward. Introduce yourself to our audience. Please share your story with us. How did you get to...