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B0B4BP2JRLJAM984EmailYYY5/9/2025 8:52:00 PMYY0NNNN101Y455521A7-2BC4-45BC-AB31-BE630DCD3530radiomusicblogsvideoseventstab_icon_musictab_icon_podcasttab_icon_newstab_icon_videostab_icon_eventsNewsEventsEventsPodcastPhotosRadioJAM98 Videosjam98https://www.blackvibes.com/jam98/https://www.blackvibes.com/images/users/26236-jam98.jpgCaribbean Vibes - Antigua & Barbudahttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-caribbean-vibes-antigua-11437/features/blogs/jam98-caribbean-vibes-antigua-11437/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-caribbean-vibes-antigua-11437/#commentsWed, 23 Jul 2025 19:03 GMT<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Nunito; font-size: 14px;">Join us for an afternoon at the 1st&nbsp;Annual Caribbean Vibes Party and Caribbean Themed Boat Contest.It's an inaugural celebration of Caribbean culture in Chicago sponsored by Antigua &amp; Barbuda, featuring a scrumptious lunch with Caribbean flavors (including oxtails, jerk and grill chicken, salmon, shrimp, etc.) unlimited English Harbor rum punch, dancing, live music, and more... all set on a beautiful backdrop of boats decked out in&nbsp; Caribbean style at the Southern Shore Yacht Club and harbor!&nbsp; Yes, it's summertime in Chicago!Attention boaters!&nbsp;&nbsp;Enter your boat in the Best Caribbean Vibes Theme Contest.&nbsp; Simply dress up your vessel with a Caribbean Vibe and enter your chance to win cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.&nbsp;&nbsp;You must purchase a ticket to Caribbean Vibes to participate.&nbsp; No other fees are required.You don't want to miss this inaugural event on the harbor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, August 2, 20251 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lunch will be available from 130 p.m. -4p.m.Southern Shore Yacht Club, Jackson Park Inner Harbor,6401 South Richard Drive, Chicago, IL&nbsp; 60649Tickets are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/caribbeanvibes/" target="_blank">www.ticketfalcon.com/e/caribbeanvibes/</a>or Zelle to:&nbsp;<a href="http://blackvibes.commailto:debra.anderson@cruiseplanners.com" target="_blank">debra.anderson@cruiseplanners.com</a>General Public:&nbsp; $50 (plus applicable fee)Attire: Caribbean VibesAdults onlyAll ticket sales are final. No refunds.&nbsp; This semi-private event is limited to 100 attendees.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Nunito; font-size: 14px;">Location<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Nunito; font-size: 14px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;">Southern Shore Yacht Club 6401 South Richard Drive Chicago, IL 60649, United States (US)Date and Time<div style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm CT368427Caribbean, Vibes, Antigua, Barbuda, Southern Shore Yacht Club, JAM98, Cruise Planners, Boats, Travelblogs/7-2025/368427-caribbean-vibes-ant-s.jpgRemember Malcolm-Jamal Warnerhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malcolmjamal-warner-cosby-show-bill-cosby-9077/features/blogs/jam98-malcolmjamal-warner-cosby-show-bill-cosby-9077/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malcolmjamal-warner-cosby-show-bill-cosby-9077/#commentsMon, 21 Jul 2025 20:36 GMTThe world lost a beloved actor and cherished member of pop culture when&nbsp;The Cosby Show&nbsp;star, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, tragically passed away at the age of 54. TMZ first reported the heartbreaking news, and sources later confirmed the details to PEOPLE. Warner, who was on a family vacation in Costa Rica, drowned while swimming at Cocles Beach in the Limon region. <strong><a href="https://jam98.com/news/remembering-malcolm-jamal-warner-dead-at-54-133" target="_blank">Read more</a></strong>368155Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show, Bill Cosby, The Cosby Kids, Black Family, TV,blogs/7-2025/368155-malcolmjamal-warner-s.jpgJoin First Lady Monday-Friday 9am-2pm (cst)https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-ilovefirstlady-first-lady-jam98-591527/features/blogs/jam98-ilovefirstlady-first-lady-jam98-591527/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-ilovefirstlady-first-lady-jam98-591527/#commentsMon, 21 Jul 2025 16:10 GMTSpend your middays with your favorite co-worker, First Lady Weekdays 9am-2pm (Central). Stay connected on all social media @ilovefirstlady <a href="https://jam98.com/team/first-lady-7" target="_blank"><strong>Read more</strong></a>250778ilovefirstlady, First Lady, JAM98, Middays, Co-worker, Music, Radioblogs/7-2025/250778-jam98-ilovefirstlad-s.jpg16th Annual Crew for Kids Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sistershttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-big-brothers-big-sisters-crew-carwash-benefit-1753386/features/blogs/jam98-big-brothers-big-sisters-crew-carwash-benefit-1753386/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-big-brothers-big-sisters-crew-carwash-benefit-1753386/#commentsMon, 21 Jul 2025 03:59 GMTGet ready to be BIG for kids on Saturday, July 26 at Crew Carwash!It's the 16th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser-when you choose the ULTIMATE wash, 50% of theproceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters. This amazing nonprofit matches kids with caring mentors to help them grow and thrive.Last year, Crew for Kids raised over $200,000, and with your help, we can do even more in 2025.Join us July 26 at any Crew Carwash and make a difference-one wash at a time. <a href="https://jam98.com/events/16th-annual-crew-for-kids-to-benefit-big-brothers-big-sisters-21" target="_blank">More details</a>364034Big Brothers Big Sisters, Crew Carwash, Benefit, Fundraiser, Youth, Mentors, Community, JAM98,blogs/7-2025/364034-jam98-big-brothers--s.jpgThe Wind Down with The Prince of Sophisticated Soul...WILL DOWNINGhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-will-downing-prince-sophisticated-soul-jazz-516547/features/blogs/jam98-will-downing-prince-sophisticated-soul-jazz-516547/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-will-downing-prince-sophisticated-soul-jazz-516547/#commentsSun, 20 Jul 2025 19:13 GMTWind Down with The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing Sunday thru Thursday at 9pm. JAM98-MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL.250902Will Downing, Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Jazz, Will, JAM98, Music For Your Soul, First Ladyblogs/7-2022/250902-will-downing-prince-s.jpgBonnie DeShong & Friends Saturdays at 10am Exclusively on JAM98https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-bonnie-deshong-bonnies-eye-1364457/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-bonnie-deshong-bonnies-eye-1364457/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-bonnie-deshong-bonnies-eye-1364457/#commentsSat, 19 Jul 2025 15:00 GMTStart your Saturday morning informed and entertained with Bonnie DeShong &amp; Friends. Bonnie, Todd Hunt, Drewsean Williams and Art "Chat Daddy" Sims will keep you up-to-date on Lifestyle, Community, Entertainment, Politics and so much more. Set your clocks...Saturdays 10am...Exclusively on JAM98-MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL.250905JAM98,,Bonnie,DeShong,,Bonnies,Eye,,Art,Sims,,Chat,Daddy,,Drewsean,,lifestyle,,news,,entertainmentblogs/7-2022/250905-jam98-bonnie-deshon-s.jpgADVERTISE ON JAM98https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-advertise-sponsorship-partnership-15372211/features/blogs/jam98-advertise-sponsorship-partnership-15372211/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-advertise-sponsorship-partnership-15372211/#commentsSat, 19 Jul 2025 15:00 GMT"Tailored to your budget, our customized advertising packages are crafted to meet your unique needs-bringing your brand to life without breaking the bank!" Join the JAM98 family of businesses that advertise on-air, online and in-App. <strong><a href="https://jam98.com/page/advertise-on-jam98-3" target="_blank">Click here</a></strong> for more details and custom packages339510Advertise, Sponsorship, Partnership, Powered By, Sales, Marketing, Promotions, JAM98,blogs/11-2024/339510-jam98-advertise-spo-s.jpgCelebrating JUNETEENTHhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-juneteenth-freedom-day-black-history-79396/features/blogs/jam98-juneteenth-freedom-day-black-history-79396/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-juneteenth-freedom-day-black-history-79396/#commentsThu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00 GMTOn the night of December 31, 1862, known as "Freedom's Eve," a sense of anticipation and hope filled the air. Enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and homes across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. This historic document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, was set to declare all enslaved people in Confederate states legally free at the stroke of midnight. <strong><a href="https://jam98.com/news/celebrating-juneteenth-97" target="_blank">Read More</a></strong>364234Juneteenth, Freedom Day, Black History, Legacy, JAM98, Slavery,blogs/6-2025/364234-juneteenth-freedom--s.jpgMALENESSS Health & Wellness Summithttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malenesss-health-wellness-1190526/features/blogs/jam98-malenesss-health-wellness-1190526/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malenesss-health-wellness-1190526/#commentsWed, 18 Jun 2025 04:24 GMTJoin Wellness Home of Chicago for the Malenesss Health &amp; Wellness Summit-a transformative event dedicated to empowering Black Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender&nbsp;men through health, wellness, and holistic well-being. Find out more and register at&nbsp;<a href="https://malenesss.org/registration/" target="_blank">https://malenesss.org/registration/</a>364039Malenesss, Health, Wellness, Joes Bar, Chicago, LGBTQIA+, JAM98, Financial Literacy,blogs/6-2025/364039-jam98-malenesss-hea-s.jpgCelebrating Black Music Excellence Everydayhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-black-music-black-music-month-962186/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-black-music-black-music-month-962186/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-black-music-black-music-month-962186/#commentsMon, 16 Jun 2025 10:23 GMTTo be clear, it takes so much longer than a month to celebrate the music. That's why we do it everyday! Download the App, listen on your smart device, Amazon Fire Tv, Amazon Music, Channel 980 on the BeSpire TV Network (Roku) or online at <a href="https://jam98.com/" target="_blank">www.jam98.com</a>271874JAM98, Black Music, Black Music Month, Black Excellence, Musicblogs/6-2023/271874-jam98-black-music--s.jpgSundays Are Better On JAM98https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-women-who-jam-wind-down-will-downing-284187/features/blogs/jam98-women-who-jam-wind-down-will-downing-284187/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-women-who-jam-wind-down-will-downing-284187/#commentsSun, 8 Jun 2025 19:00 GMTYour Sundays are better on JAM98. Download the FREE APP, Listen on your Smart Device, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Music, Apple TV, Android TV, Live365, Channel 980 on BeSpire TV on Roku or online at <a href="http://blackvibes.comwww.jam98.com" target="_blank">www.jam98.com</a>276181Women Who Jam!, The Wind Down, Will Downing, Johnnie Walker, JAM98,blogs/7-2023/276181-women-who-jam-wind--s.jpgSunday School JAMS With Dana Divine!!!https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-sunday-school-jams-gospel-211349/features/blogs/jam98-sunday-school-jams-gospel-211349/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-sunday-school-jams-gospel-211349/#commentsSat, 7 Jun 2025 19:00 GMTDana Divine has your Sunday School Jams!!! 6am-12p on JAM98 Music For Your Soul. Download the FREE App, listen on your Smart Device, Amazon Fire TV, Channel 980 on the BeSpire TV Network on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and online at JAM98.COM&nbsp;280308Sunday School, Jams, Gospel, Music, Inspiration, JAM98,blogs/2-2025/280308-jam98-sunday-school-s.jpgYour Sundays Are Better With JAM98https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-wind-down-will-downing-1569357/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-wind-down-will-downing-1569357/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-wind-down-will-downing-1569357/#commentsSat, 7 Jun 2025 16:20 GMTYour Sundays are better on JAM98. Download the FREE APP, Listen on your Smart Device, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Music, Apple TV, Android TV, Live365, Channel 980 on BeSpire TV on Roku or online at <a href="http://blackvibes.comwww.jam98.com" target="_blank">www.jam98.com</a>276182JAM98, The Wind Down, Will Downing, Angela Stribling, Pillow Talk,blogs/7-2023/276182-jam98-wind-down-wil-s.jpgPeople's Conference: Powered By PUSHhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-push-rainbow-push-rev-jesse-jackson-sr-1309496/features/blogs/jam98-push-rainbow-push-rev-jesse-jackson-sr-1309496/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-push-rainbow-push-rev-jesse-jackson-sr-1309496/#commentsTue, 3 Jun 2025 10:43 GMTThe Rainbow PUSH Coalition is proud to announce its 2025&nbsp;People's Conference: A Call to Action, taking place June 12-14, 2025. This year's theme,&nbsp;A Call to Action, highlights the urgent need for a collective response and strategic movement to confront our nation's deliberate and escalating attacks on civil rights, freedom of the press, legal institutions, and decades of progress.&nbsp;The conference will include a Community Resource Fair (June 13-14) showcasing local businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies that are building power and providing opportunity across Chicago neighborhoods.&nbsp;Register to attend&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rainbow-push-coalitions-annual-peoples-conference-call-to-action-tickets-1368931905179?aff=web" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;361433PUSH, Rainbow PUSH, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., JAM98, Peoples Conference,blogs/6-2025/361433-push-rainbow-push--s.jpgCelebrating The Life, Legacy & 100th Birthday Of Malcolm Xhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malcolm-x-malcolm-little-elhajj-malik-elshabazz-65095/features/blogs/jam98-malcolm-x-malcolm-little-elhajj-malik-elshabazz-65095/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malcolm-x-malcolm-little-elhajj-malik-elshabazz-65095/#commentsMon, 19 May 2025 05:00 GMTHarlem is set to come alive once again this May 19th, as the December 12th Movement marks 35 years of the Malcolm X Black Power Shut'em Down Rally, a powerful tribute to the enduring legacy of Malcolm X. From 1 PM until 4 PM, businesses along 125th Street will shutter their doors in solidarity, honoring Malcolm X and his relentless international fight for human rights. <strong><a href="https://jam98.com/news/celebrating-the-life-legacy-of-malcolm-x-50" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong> 270654Malcolm X, Malcolm Little, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Nation Of Islam, Muslim, Black History, JAM98blogs/5-2023/270654-malcolm-x-malcolm--s.jpg(VIDEO) Malcolm X Speakshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malcolm-x-malcolm-little-civil-rights-377485/features/blogs/jam98-malcolm-x-malcolm-little-civil-rights-377485/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-malcolm-x-malcolm-little-civil-rights-377485/#commentsSun, 18 May 2025 10:00 GMTThe Lost Tapes: Malcolm X tells the story of the man who, by any means necessary, willingly put his life at risk to bring change and equality to black America&nbsp;<a href="https://jam98.com/news/malcolm-x-speaks-51" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH VIDEO</strong></a>270655Malcolm X, Malcolm Little, Civil Rights, Nation Of Islam, Muslim, Islam, Black Power, JAM98blogs/5-2023/270655-malcolm-x-malcolm--s.jpgHAPPY MOTHER'S DAY From JAM98https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-mothers-day-celebration-love-279185/features/blogs/jam98-mothers-day-celebration-love-279185/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-mothers-day-celebration-love-279185/#commentsSun, 11 May 2025 18:09 GMTHappy Mother's Day to all the mothers and those who have stepped up and into the role of Mother. Today we celebrate YOU. <div class="content-image" id="divBlogPage_Image1"><img id="bvimg1" src="https://jam98.com/upload/news/main/6460feba9ec8c6.71072641.png?=1746976696" title="" /></div> 357584Mothers Day, Celebration, Love, Mothers Love, JAM98blogs/5-2025/357584-mothers-day-celebra-s.jpgThe Origins of Mother's Dayhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-mothers-day-celebration-motherhood-544365/features/blogs/jam98-mothers-day-celebration-motherhood-544365/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-mothers-day-celebration-motherhood-544365/#commentsWed, 7 May 2025 07:00 GMT<div class="article__section article__section_type_text utility__text " style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 14px;">According to the Library of Congress&nbsp;and other sources, Anna Jarvis is credited with the campaign that led to a nationally-celebrated Mother's Day. Jarvis's mother was known for organizing women's groups to promote health and friendship.&nbsp; In the wake of her mother's death in 1905, Jarvis wanted to set aside a day to honor the sacrifices of mothers for their children. In May 1908, she organized the first official Mother's Day celebration.&nbsp;<a href="http://blackvibes.comHAPPY" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://jam98-music-for-your-soul.radioweb.co/news-1" target="_blank">Read More</a>270375Mothers Day, Celebration, Motherhood, Love, Honor, JAM98, WTHR, Holiday,blogs/5-2023/270375-mothers-day-celebra-s.jpgJAM98's First Lady Talks About Her Career In The Music & Radio Industryhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-first-lady-history-720477/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-first-lady-history-720477/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-jam98-first-lady-history-720477/#commentsWed, 30 Apr 2025 17:00 GMT<a href="https://jam98.com/videos/jam98-s-first-lady-talks-about-her-career-in-the-music-radio-industry-17" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH VIDEO</strong></a> JAM98's very own First Lady sits down with Grammy Award winning&nbsp;producer Maurice Joshua on his "Everything House Music &amp; More" podcast for a candid conversation about her life, career and being married to the Legendary HUGO H. There are definitely&nbsp;some key pieces of information discussed that might surprise you about First Lady.&nbsp;275437JAM98, First Lady, History, Herstory, Livingherstory, Maurice Joshua, House Music, DJ, Radio,blogs/7-2023/275437-jam98-first-lady-hi-s.jpg45 Good Reasons To Cut Back On Sugarhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/health/added-free-sugars-health-effects-study-wellness/index.htmlfeatures/blogs/jam98-there-are-least-45-good-reasons-cut-back-added-suga/Posted by jam980https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/jam98-there-are-least-45-good-reasons-cut-back-added-suga/#commentsTue, 29 Apr 2025 19:00 GMTThere are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study. via: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/health/added-free-sugars-health-effects-study-wellness/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/05/health/added-free-sugars-health-effects-study-wellness/index.html</a> <div class="content-image" id="divBlogPage_Image1"><img id="bvimg1" src="https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/647x432/0c0/0d0/none/3502612/MTER/sugar-in-junk-food-doughnuts-biscui_4-6218754_20230331133337.jpg" title="" /></div> 267432Sugar, Unhealthy, Foods, Nutrition,JAM98blogs/4-2023/267432-jam98-there-are-lea-s.jpg