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Celebrating The Seventh Day Of Kwanzaa: IMANI - Faith

Posted by jam98 — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 05:01 GMT

Celebrating The Sixth Day Of Kwanzaa: KUUMBA - Creativity

Posted by jam98 — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:01 GMT

Celebrating The Fifth Day Of Kwanzaa: NIA - Purpose

Posted by jam98 — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:01 GMT

Celebrating The Fourth Day Of Kwanzaa: Ujamma

Posted by jam98 — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:01 GMT

Celebrating the fourth day of Kwanzaa: Ujamma - Cooperative Economics

Celebrating The Third Principle Of Kwanzaa: Ujima - Collective Work And Responsibility

Posted by jam98 — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:01 GMT

Celebrating The Second Principle Of Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia (Self Determination)

Posted by jam98 — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:01 GMT

The Second Principle of Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia means Self Determination - To Define Ourselves, Name Ourselves, Create for Ourselves and Speak for Ourselves. To learn more about Kwanzaa celebration,

What is KWANZAA?

Posted by jam98 — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:02 GMT

The African American celebration of Kwanzaa officially begins December 26th and ends on January 1st. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa;

Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)

Read more about the origins and the principles of the Kwanzaa Celebration

The First Principle Of Kwanzaa; UMOJA

Posted by jam98 — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00 GMT

UMOJA (UNITY) - TO STRIVE FOR AND MAINTAIN UNITY IN THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, NATION AND RACE.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM JAM98

Posted by jam98 — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:01 GMT

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A JAM-TASTIC CHRISTMAS! FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT JAM98 MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL!

Don't let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas

Posted by jam98 — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:02 GMT

With only a few days left before Christmas, scammers are working overtime. Don't let the Grinch steal your Christmas. https://jam98.com/news/don-t-let-the-grinch-steal-your-christmas-76

What Is The Meaning Of Giving Tuesday?

Posted by jam98 — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 05:05 GMT

The purpose of Giving Tuesday is to serve as a global day of generosity that encourages people, organizations, and businesses to give back to their communities and support causes they care about. It was created in 2012 as a response to the commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, focusing instead on charitable giving, volunteering, and collaboration. It acts as a major fundraising and awareness-building opportunity for nonprofits and launches the year-end giving season. Read more

From Ho! Ho! Ho! To No! No! No!

Posted by jam98 — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:49 GMT

As we officially begin the 2025 holiday season, managing stress will be important. We have shared a list of tips to help you reduce stress this season. Click here

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM JAM98

Posted by jam98 — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:48 GMT

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving From The Native American Perspective

Posted by jam98 — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:38 GMT

There are always two sides to a story. Unfortunately, when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving, generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in their homes and schools.The dominant cultural and historical story has been told from the perspective of the European colonialists who landed near Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620.Read more

Celebrating The Season With JAM98

Posted by jam98 — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:22 GMT

Wishing you and your family all this best this holiday season.

Sunday School JAMS With Dana Divine!!!

Posted by jam98 — Sat, 1 Nov 2025 16:00 GMT

Dana 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

Honoring Indigenous People's Day - October 13th 2025

Posted by jam98 — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:16 GMT

Indigenous Peoples' Day, observed on the second Monday of October, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities who have lived across the Americas for thousands of years long before European explorers arrived. The holiday serves as a time to honor the rich traditions, languages, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples, as well as their ongoing contributions to society, art, environmental stewardship, and governance. Read more.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Responds To Trump's Call For His Arrest

Posted by jam98 — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:12 GMT

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) delivered a forceful response after Trump suggested that both he and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) should be arrested for allegedly failing to protect ICE agents in Chicago. Appearing on CNN's The Situation Room, Johnson didn't hold back, describing Trump as "unstable," "unhinged," and "a double-minded individual that, quite frankly, is a threat to our democracy." Read more.

The 16th Annual Global Mixx Music and Film Forum

Posted by jam98 — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 15:02 GMT

The 16th Annual Global Mixx Music and Film Forum, presented by title sponsor McCoy Promotions and Investments, returns October 23-25, 2025, at Malcolm X College in Chicago. Recognized as one of the Midwest's leading creative conferences, Global Mixx continues its mission to educate, connect, and empower the next generation of talent in music, film, and multimedia production. Get more information

The Wind Down with The Prince of Sophisticated Soul...WILL DOWNING

Posted by jam98 — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 04:13 GMT

Wind Down with The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing Sunday thru Thursday at 9pm. JAM98-MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL.