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J.E.G.N.A. Klub names Promise Burton, an 11th grader at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas, Student of the Week after demonstrating resilience during a school fire disruption. Nominated by her coach, Promise embodies leadership, accountability, academic excellence, and integrity. The award highlights youth empowerment, community partnership, financial literacy opportunities, and how intentional student recognition builds confidence and future leaders.

On January 31, 2026, Michael Watson and Myron Piggie visited The Jegna Klub Headquarters in Kansas City to inspire youth through storytelling, media training, and real-world history. During a powerful JegnaTalk: For Youth By Youth interview, they shared lessons on resilience, grassroots basketball, NIL history, and legacy, giving interns hands-on broadcast experience and mentorship that connected sports, culture, and purpose.

This post highlights the inspiring visit of the JC Harmon High School Football Team to The Jegna Klub Headquarters for a JegnaTalk: For Youth By Youth interview. Through honest conversation, youth voices share stories of resilience, confidence, and growth beyond the scoreboard. The article showcases positive coaching, real-world media learning, and how youth-led platforms like Jegna Klub empower young people to rise through adversity together.

Jaxon Deon Davis, a senior at Sumner Academy of Arts & Sciences in Kansas City, Kansas, was named J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week for exemplifying Justice, Empowerment, Growth, Nurturing, and Advocacy. A 3.0+ GPA student-athlete averaging 23 points per game, Jaxon was recognized for his leadership, character, and positive impact on his school community through a surprise hallway celebration led by educators, community leaders, and partners focused on youth empowerment.

This post celebrates Jourdan Smith, a 7th grader honored as the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week, highlighting her quiet confidence, academic excellence, creativity, and leadership at Central Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas. It shares her inspiring journey, community support, and the mission of the J.E.G.N.A. Klub to empower youth through justice, growth, and advocacy.

Families across Kansas City, Kansas came together at the January 14, 2026 Economic Independence Academy Workshop to learn practical investing and wealth-building strategies. Featuring Chris Dunlap of Nu Wall Street and Erik Murray of Eastside Innovation, the free family-centered event broke down stock market basics, real estate opportunities, and financial confidence. Powered by the Jegna Klub, the workshop focused on closing the wealth gap and helping families grow together.

KC Turner High School Boys Basketball visits Jegna Klub Headquarters for a youth-led interview with JegnaTalk interns, highlighting leadership, team culture, and student voice. Coach Vincent Rolls and players share insights on and off the court during a professional media experience featured on JEGNAFEST Worldwide Radio (152+ stations globally) and streaming on Jegna Klub TV Network across Roku, Apple, Amazon, and Google platforms.

Kansas City rapper and activist Lil Ray Ray visits Jegna Klub to share his powerful story of faith, redemption, and 21 years behind bars. Through an inspiring youth interview, he discusses music, resilience, and his Shoes for the Unhoused initiative, motivating teens with real talk and community-driven purpose.

This post highlights The Jegna Klub’s Connecting The Dottes evidence-based multimedia internship program and its Q2 success story featuring youth intern Delano Washington. It showcases real-world media training, workforce development, radio broadcasting, audio/video editing, and youth leadership growth from October–December 2025, demonstrating how hands-on mentorship, STEAM learning, and community engagement prepare students for future careers.

By Levi Lee On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Jegna Klub welcomed students and families to another powerful installment of its Economic Independence Academy (EIA) Workshops—a hands-on, community-centered learning experience designed to equip young people and the adults who support them with real-world tools for building long-term wealth. As a core component of the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award, the Economic Independence Academy is more than a workshop series—it is

On December 20, 2025, the studios at Jegna Klub Headquarters in Wyandotte County KCK came alive with creative energy, youthful enthusiasm, and some deeply rooted KC music culture. That day, Fatha Figga (Michael Anderson) and Boy Big (LeVar Fletcher) — collectively known as FIG & BIG — stopped by for a special interview with JegnaTalk: For Youth By Youth interns to talk about their new collaborative album, released on Thanksgiving Day 2025, and what it means to them and the co

On December 13, 2025, the KC FL Schlagle Football Team (Season of 2025–26) stepped into a new kind of arena—Jegna Klub Headquarters. Trading helmets for microphones, the Stallions joined JegnaTalk For Youth By Youth , recorded for JEGNAFEST Worldwide Radio and set to stream on the Jegna Klub TV Network . This wasn’t just an interview. It was a space designed for growth—where young athletes could sharpen confidence, find their voice, and tell their stories. Head Coach Cernyn

Join us in celebrating Audrey Harris, 7th grader at Central Middle School in KCK—this week’s J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award Winner brought to you by New Solutions Network! Audrey shines academically, leads with compassion, and uplifts peers. Honored by Judge Tony Martinez and her teacher Serena Funches, she’s a true beacon of Justice, Empowerment, Growth, Nurturing, and Advocacy!

On a crisp December day, the KC Washington High School Boys Basketball Team (Season of 2025–26) stepped off the court and into a different kind of arena — the Jegna Klub Headquarters . Jerseys were replaced with microphones, and game-day focus shifted to conversation, reflection, and storytelling. What followed was more than an interview; it was a moment rooted in community, authenticity, and youth voice — one that will be shared with listeners across JEGNAFEST Worldwide Rad

Kansas City’s own rap artist Jay Neelz recently stepped into the spotlight at Jegna Klub Headquarters, joining the youth-driven media team for an exclusive JegnaTalk: For Youth By Youth interview. This conversation wasn’t just another sit-down—it was a powerful exchange of ideas, creativity, and community spirit, that will be streamed on Jegna Klub TV Network and spotlighted on JEGNAFEST Worldwide Radio, which reaches millions globally. A Confident Arrival Before the cameras

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 , the Jegna Klub continued its mission to uplift students, families, and the wider community through their Economic Independence Academy , a hands-on experience dedicated to building the mindset, skills, and habits needed for long-term economic independence. These workshops are a key part of the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award , which isn’t just a celebration of character — it is a strategic investment in our families’ financial futur

On November 17, 2025 , Grant Elementary School  welcomed a very special guest: Mayor Tyrone Garner of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas , as the Featured Reader  for the Jegna Klub Breakfast & Books Program . This initiative is designed to do more than promote reading—it builds bridges between students and community leaders, inspiring confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. What Makes Breakfast & Books Unique? The program pairs elementary students with positive ad

Kansas City, KS smiles and applause filled the room at Welborn Elementary School on October 30, 2025, as George Bush, a fifth grader, was recognized as the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award winner. The award, presented by the honorable Judge Tony Martinez, drew more than 90 students and several community partners into a celebration of character, leadership, and academic promise. Principal Collette Chaney, who nominated George for the honor, described him as someone wh

A Levi Lee and Jegna Klub Interns Collaboration On the morning of October 8, 2025, Mrs Crafts 5th grade class at Grant Elementary School buzzed with excitement and curiosity as students gathered for a special edition of the Jegna Klub’s Breakfast & Books Program . The featured reader for the day was none other than Dr. Anna Stubblefield , Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS), who brought warmth, wisdom, and inspiration to the young Mustangs. The Breakf

By Levi Lee | October 16, 2025 The energy inside Gloria Willis Middle School was contagious this week as classmates, educators, and community partners filled the classroom to celebrate 8th grader Joshua Jibu, the newest recipient of the J.E.G.N.A. Klub Student of the Week Award. With more than 30 students and eight engaged community adults in attendance, this was more than a school moment — it was a celebration of leadership, excellence, and the power of being seen. A Moment