Thanasis, Antetokounmpo, Giannis, Milwaukee, bucks
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

April 2, 2026

The Antetokounmpo Brothers Become First 3 Siblings On Same NBA Roster

The youngest brother scored three points in a win against the Dallas Mavericks.

For the first time ever, the Milwaukee Bucks had three siblings playing on the same NBA roster. Alex Antetokounmpo, the 24-year-old brother of superstar Giannis and Thanasis, entered Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks and scored his first points in the NBA.

According to Sports Illustrated, Alex, the youngest of the Antetokounmpo brothers, hit three foul shots in joining his older brothers in the history book.

Alex has been with the Bucks organization since signing a two-way contract earlier this season. Although his future NBA Hall of Fame brother, Giannis, was in the arena and did not play due to injury, that did not stop him from obtaining the game ball to present to Alex after the game ended. .

While standing in street clothes on the sideline, Giannis walked toward the court to retrieve the basketball so his brother could have a memento.

“It’s really cool,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said after the game. “Giannis told me his hands were sweating. I thought that was hilarious. … Giannis grabbed my hands and said ‘My hands are sweating. I’m so nervous right now for my brother.’ To see him make the free throws and play—listen, three family members in the NBA, that’s a pretty cool moment for him.”

The Bucks beat the Mavericks, 123 to 99.

This season has seen a few historical family feats in the NBA. Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and his son, Bronny, who entered the history books last season as the first father-and-son duo to play on the same team, made history as the first father-son tandem to record an assist in a game last month.

Meanwhile, when the Golden State Warriors signed Seth Curry, he joined his future Hall of Fame brother, sharpshooter Stephen, on the roster, joining the Antetokounmpo brothers as having siblings on the same roster.

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Miles College, cheer competition
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 2, 2026

Former FAMU Cheerleader Makes HBCU History With Induction Into Cheerleading Hall Of Fame

The former HBCU cheerleader continues to showcase leadership on the sidelines of professional football.

A former FAMU cheerleader will make HBCU history in the Cheerleading Hall of Fame.

Dr. Chato B. Hendrix has been selected among four other inductees into the  2026 National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization Hall of Fame. NFL Cheer Alumni posted the accolade detailing her legacy in the sport.

“Her mission has always extended beyond talent. Chato intentionally creates spaces where cheerleaders feel celebrated as they pursue both their purpose (career) and their passion (dance),” wrote the NFL Cheer Alumni page. “She has built a culture rooted in confidence, leadership development, and social-emotional intelligence. One of the squad’s defining cultural words–Spinergy– captures the positive spirit and energy she champions: a fusion of strength, spirit, synergy, and sustained excellence.”

Hendrix always had a knack for cheerleading. She used her performance ability and love of team sports throughout college at Florida A&M University. After cheering for the Rattlers, she continued her journey through professional sports while furthering her education at another HBCU.

As she matriculated through Clark Atlanta University, Hendrix joined the Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders in 1998. She became a vocal leader on the squad, earning its Community Service Award while leading as a two-year Line Captain. After retiring her pom-poms, she has served as a director for the NFL cheerleading program for the past 22 seasons. Now, her leadership and impact on the sidelines of the field have also resulted in her latest honor.

As an esteemed mentor and Ph.D degree-holder, Hendrix exemplifies excellence and upliftment, values also pivotal to her beloved sport and HBCUs. In her continued role with the Falcons, she choreographs appearances and performances for their overarching cheer community. While a beacon of positivity and achievement, the current high school counselor continues to fly high in every avenue of her service.

“Thank you to this dynamic group,” Hendrix wrote on social media, as reported by HBCU Gameday. ” I am deeply humbled and grateful for this cheermazing honor. I’ve truly been blessed to do what I love.”

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misdiagnosed, diabetes, aca, affordable care act, ACA Marketplace
by Kandiss Edwards

April 2, 2026

New AI-Powered Camera Makes Diabetes Detection More Accessible

The implementation of AI cameras represents a significant evolution in "point-of-care" diagnostics.

Diabetic screening capabilities are advancing as artificial intelligence cameras that detect diabetes are coming to local health clinics and primary care offices.

The new AI-powered cameras are specifically designed to bypass the need for traditional, expensive ophthalmology visits. The AI Fundus Camera, which was initially placed in the Cleveland Clinic, allows primary care clinics to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy. The disease is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. Scans can detect the signs of diabetic retinopathy in as little as 30 seconds.

Patients will be evaluated using a high-resolution retinal imaging paired with an autonomous artificial intelligence algorithm, Open Data Science reported. With the placement of the AI-powered screenings directly in local pharmacies and community health centers, medical providers are significantly increasing early intervention rates and helping to prevent irreversible vision loss.

The implementation of AI cameras represents a significant evolution in “point-of-care” diagnostics. Traditionally, patients suspected of having diabetic complications faced months of waiting for a specialist. The time barrier disproportionately affects low-income families and those in rural areas due to time and logistical constraints. The new system eliminates many of these hurdles and provides immediate, on-site results.

In a press release, Sumit Sharma, M.D., a vitreoretinal surgeon at the Cole Eye Institute, spoke about the efficiency of the Fundus Camera.

“Improving the convenience of screenings means we may catch more disease in more patients, and also catch it earlier, even while asymptomatic,” Sharma said. “A lot of times, the patients who have the most severe disease are those who have the least access to care or the most difficulty getting to appointments. Screening patients on the same day as another visit can remove this barrier.”

The autonomous nature of the software means that specialized eye doctors do not need to be physically present to interpret the images. The AI provides a “referral-warranted” or “no-referral-warranted” result instantly.  This streamlined process has already led to a documented 40% increase in screening compliance among high-risk populations, one of the manufacturers. Populations that have previously cited lack of transportation or time as a reason for skipping annual eye exams are gaining access to potentially  life-altering diagnostics.

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the PhD Project, DEI, anti-equality, diversity, academia
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 2, 2026

Solidcore’s Black CEO Still Champions Diversity For Fitness Company Despite Anti-DEI Wave

Myers doesn't believe business leaders should have to choose between DEI practices and profits.

Solidcore is not running toward anti-DEI policies anytime soon, according to its Black CEO.

At the helm of leadership for the fitness studio company is Bryan Myers, who wants to make the business feel safe for all bodies. As various industries shift away from DEI practices, Myers believes that Solidcore can still benefit from these long-held ideals and plans to prove it.

Solidcore took off amid the Pilates craze in the workout industry, offering a tough way to get lean and build community. With over 160 studios nationwide, and more on the way, Myers wants Solidcore to lead the pack for fitness and diversity.

In a conversation with The Grio, Myers discussed his unique approach to the business as both a customer and a CEO. He understands that boutique fitness studios have not always provided a metaphorical “welcome mat,” historically having an exclusive mystique, but he hopes that Solidcore will create this difference.

“The way to be ‘in’ and the thing that we celebrate publicly is the work that you put in,” explained the fitness enthusiast. With that basis, it allows us to say we are going to go out and find those people who typically have not been included in boutique fitness, particularly not in reformer pilates, and say, if you are willing to do the work, you are exactly who we want under the blue lights.” 

To be “in” at Solidcore is to align with its values of wellness and welcomeness. He wants representation of all people felt within their studios, and hopes that message begins to resonate, especially with new customers.

Recent years have also seen the rise of the anti-DEI movement, prompting many companies to abandon their inclusion practices for the sake of profits. However, Myers sees DEI integration as a crucial part of his business strategy, encouraging others to join in rather than feel isolated.

He continued, “And I think the reason that people are backpedaling on DEI is because it was never rooted and aligned with building a great business. It was ‘we need to do this for PR reasons.” At the core, for me, this is actually not marketing. This is a business strategy. When people think about what reformer brand is the de facto landing spot for Black women, I want it to be Solidcore.”

While other business leaders are trying to maintain the status quo, Myers plans to set a new standard. As Solidcore expands, DEI is more than a support tactic, but is inherently tied to the Myers’ vision for the company.

“There’s this underlying belief that we have to sacrifice our profitability in order to do DEI. The weight of the responsibility that I feel as a leader is to show others that you don’t have to pick a lane. You can actually do both profitable business and prioritize inclusivity.”

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Brooklyn Nets Host ‘HBCU Homecoming’ At Barclays Center
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

April 1, 2026

Brooklyn Nets Host ‘HBCU Homecoming’ At Barclays Center

HBCU culture was celebrated in Brooklyn.

The Barclays Center, during the March 31 Brooklyn Nets game against the Charlotte Hornets, also hosted “HBCU Homecoming.”

According to Hot 97, HBCU culture was properly celebrated at the basketball arena. The night featured halftime performances by the Howard University Marching Band, the Nets Beats Drumline, the Brooklynettes (along with Howard University), and a Divine 9 Step Show.

There was also a college fair next door at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center, where more than 700 local high school students and educators congregated. At the venue, aspiring college students talked with representatives from several schools’ admissions teams.

Jackie Wilson, senior vice president of social impact, spoke to the media outlet about the program, Nets Unite, which features various themed events for the community, including HBCU Homecoming, Pride Night, Chinese New Year, and Hoops for Troops.

​“The Nets Unite platform is a reflection of who we are as an organization and what we stand for in Brooklyn,” Wilson explained to Hot 97. “It’s about creating moments that go beyond the game and bringing basketball, culture, music, and community together in a way that feels authentic to this borough.”

Wilson said that the response to the initiative has been positive.

​Meanwhile, “…HBCU Homecoming continues to be one of our most impactful and anticipated nights,” Wilson said. “What stands out is that fans aren’t just coming for a game, they’re showing up for a full experience. There’s a different level of energy in the building when people feel personally connected to what’s happening on the court and beyond it.”

Although the event was an unquestioned success, the game was not. The Nets (18-58) were blown out, 117–86, by the Hornets (40-36).

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Victor Glover
by Kandiss Edwards

April 1, 2026

Victor Glover Will Be The First Black Person To Travel To The Moon

Glover, the mission's pilot, is joined by a diverse crew.

In a historic leap for space exploration and representation, NASA is officially launching the Artemis II mission on April 1. And Victor Glover, a U.S. Navy captain and veteran astronaut who is poised to become the first Black person to travel to the Moon.

As reported by TheGrio, the 10-day mission marks the first time humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit since the conclusion of the Apollo program in 1972.

Glover’s path to the Moon is defined by a career of firsts and excellence.

A native of Pomona, California, Glover graduated from California Polytechnic State University before earning three advanced degrees in flight test engineering, systems engineering, and military operational science. Before joining the astronaut corps in 2013, he logged over 3,000 flight hours in more than 40 different aircraft and completed 24 combat missions as a Navy pilot.

In 2020, Glover made history as the pilot of SpaceX Crew-1. He became the first Black astronaut to complete a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station, according to Britannica.  During 168 days in orbit, he conducted four spacewalks. As the pilot of the Orion spacecraft, Glover is in charge of testing the navigation and control systems that will serve as the foundation for future lunar landings and eventual missions to Mars.

The Artemis II mission is scheduled to take off from Launch Complex 39B in Florida. Glover, serving as the mission’s pilot, is joined by a diverse crew including Commander Reid Wiseman; Mission Specialist Christina Koch, the first woman to journey to the Moon; and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen (the first Canadian to do so), according to Kennedy Space Center. While the crew will not land on the lunar surface during this flight, they will perform a high-speed flyby that will take them farther into deep space, roughly 252,000 miles from Earth, than any human beings in history.

Artemis II is described as a “proving flight” designed to ensure that NASA’s most powerful rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), can perform successfully. The rocket and Orion capsule can safely sustain human life in the harsh radiation environment of deep space. During the 10-day journey, the crew will spend their first 24 hours in high Earth orbit once cleared, and the historic crew will slingshot toward the Moon’s far side.

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Jackson Jr, Black Visitors Guide to Kansas City
by Jameelah Mullen

April 1, 2026

Black-Owned Lounge Cancels Kansas City Opening Amid Backlash Over Its Name 

The decision follows backlash from local residents who criticized the venue’s name and called on developers to intervene.

Plans for a Black‑owned lounge in Kansas City have been abruptly scrapped following controversy over its name, Sundown Hifi— a reference to the racist “sundown towns” where Black people faced threats and violence or death if they were found there after dark. 

The proposed club, created by musician Casio McCombs, was a years-in-the-making project. The DJ says he carefully designed every part of the venue, from its music and aesthetic to its name. McCombs explains that while he recognizes the word’s origin, his aim was to reclaim it and give it a new meaning.

“Ultimately, Sundown is about transition, release, and presence. It is about what happens when the lights dim, the music takes over, and the people come together at the end of the day. That meaning is intentional, considered, and deeply aligned with the experience we are creating,” McCombs wrote in an Instagram post. 

The venue was set to open in the city’s waterfront Current Landing district, home to the Kansas City (KC) Current Landing soccer field. The KC Current’s official supporters, the KC Blue Crew, strongly opposed the club and took to social media to urge developers to change the lounge’s name. 

“The use of the name ‘Sundown’ for a dance club is not only racist, but incredibly insensitive to the history of the area in which this team resides,” the post said. “Missouri has had a particularly violent history of sundown towns, so it is especially disturbing for a team located in Missouri to choose to name a nightclub establishment for people to gather at on its grounds, after dark, Sundown Lounge.”

The budding restaurateur responded with his own Instagram post, noting that he is from the community directly affected by the culture of Sundown towns.

“The concern being raised is about avoiding potential harm to a community, yet the outcome of that concern is the stifling of a creative expression coming directly from someone within that very community. That is a difficult contradiction to sit with,” the entrepreneur wrote. 

However, three days later, McCombs announced that Sundown HiFi would no longer open in Current Landing. The DJ  did not specify whether the venue will reopen under a new name or in a different location.

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Cardi B, Grow-Good, Hair-Care
by Kandiss Edwards

April 1, 2026

Cardi B Continues To Conquer In Federal Court, Copyright Case Dismissed

The judge noted a significant procedural failure regarding copyright registration.

Cardi B secured another win in court. A federal judge has officially dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the rapper.

The lawsuit targets Cardi’s 2024 hit single, Enough (Miami). Originally filed by a group named Kemikal 956, which consists of Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, the lawsuit alleged that “Enough (Miami)” utilized an unauthorized sample from an obscure 2021 instrumental track, “Greasy Frybread.”

The plaintiffs claimed that the song’s distinctive bass line and percussion patterns were “strikingly similar” to their protected work. However, the court found that the musical elements in question were “commonplace. Furthermore, the claim did not meet the threshold for copyright protection. Ultimately, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled in favor of Cardi B and her legal team at Atlantic Records, Complex reported.

The court’s decision centered primarily on a lack of personal jurisdiction over the defendants. Cardi B resides in New Jersey; her labels are based in New York and Delaware.

Rodriguez rejected the argument that her national tour stops in Texas constituted “targeting” the state for legal purposes. Furthermore, the judge noted a significant procedural failure regarding copyright registration. At the time of the 2024 filing, the Aguilar and Fraustro had not secured a federal registration for “Greasy Frybread,” which invalidated their original claim. 

Rodriguez described the pleadings as missing the essential elements necessary to state a valid legal claim under federal law. The plaintiffs also attempted to reframe their grievances under Texas state law to bypass federal registration requirements. The court ruled these efforts were preempted by the Federal Copyright Act and were therefore invalid.

Along with this victory, Cardi B continues her fight to collect her coins from blogger Tasha K. In 2022, the rapper was awarded a nearly $4 million judgment against the content creator for defamation. 

Despite Tasha K’s multiple attempts to seek bankruptcy protection and move her operations abroad, Cardi B’s legal team has continued to aggressively pursue the vlogger’s assets. The rapper is demanding information about wire transfers and offshore earnings. 

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student loan forgiveness, fresh start program, idk, forgiveness, Connecticut student loans
by Jameelah Mullen

April 1, 2026

The SAVE Student Loan Income Repayment Plan Is Ending; Here’s What You Should Know

The Biden administration launched the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) program in 2023.

Millions of federal student loan borrowers on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan may soon see a significant increase in their monthly payments. 

The Trump administration announced the termination of the SAVE Program, a policy created under the Biden administration to lower monthly payments based on affordability and expand access to loan forgiveness. This week, a federal appeals court revived a Republican‑led lawsuit challenging the SAVE repayment plan, overturning a lower court’s dismissal.

Borrowers enrolled in SAVE must switch to a new repayment plan within 90 days. If they do not select a plan, they may be automatically placed on a standard 10-year repayment plan, which generally has significantly higher monthly payments. 

According to the U.S. Department of Education, as of March 2026, over 7.5 million borrowers are currently enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education. The end of the SAVE repayment plan marks a major shift in how they will manage their debt.  

“For a lot of people abruptly needing to accommodate potentially a three- or four-figure monthly bill, that can force a massive lifestyle change,” said Kate Wood, lending expert at NerdWallet, told PBS News.

Falling behind on student loans can negatively impact one’s credit score, making it more difficult to secure mortgages and other lines of credit. Experts say that as millions of people are forced to adjust already tight budgets, it could create a ripple effect on the economy. 

If you’re enrolled in the SAVE plan, you’ll need to switch to a new plan by the end of September. You should soon receive a notice from the Department of Education informing you that you’ll need to change your plan, along with instructions on how to enroll in a new one. Loan servicers will then start sending you notifications beginning July 1 to inform borrowers that they have 90 days to enroll in a new plan.

Although the SAVE plan has been eliminated, borrowers can apply for other income-based programs, such as Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and the new Repayment Assistance Program (RAP). Launching in July 2026, the RAP will set monthly payments at one to 10% of adjusted Gross Income (AGI) with a $10 minimum, a 30-year term, and a $50 monthly discount per dependent. If you haven’t made any payments during the SAVE forbearance period, officials advise borrowers to log in to their account on the studentaid.gov website to confirm which servicer is handling their loan.

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Diddy, Lawyer, Federal Raid
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

April 1, 2026

Diddy Given Earlier Prison Release Date

The music mogul is now scheduled to leave prison on April 15, 2028.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is moving closer to freedom, as it was discovered that his release date has been shaved again, with an expected release now set for an earlier date in April 2028.

According to People, the music executive is now scheduled to leave prison on April 15, 2028. This changed from his original June 4, 2028, release date and, after completing a drug program, from an expected April 25, 2028, release date. The change was noted on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website.

Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison after being found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act, and is currently at Fort Dix in New Jersey. The mogul was acquitted of the more serious charge of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

However, in a recent court filing, attorneys for Diddy have requested the entertainment mogul’s “immediate release” as the 50-month sentence given to him was a “perversion of justice.” TMZ reported that his legal team filed the latest paperwork on March 13, saying that the sentence was too harsh, as he was being punished for the crimes he was acquitted of.

In the filing, the attorneys stated that the sentence given to the “No Way Out” music producer was about four times higher than normal for the prostitution-related Mann Act convictions. They stated that the prison sentence is a “perversion of justice” as Judge Subramanian engaged in “acquitted conduct” sentencing (the practice of increasing punishment based on rejected allegations).

They are asking for the appeals court to order Diddy’s “immediate release and grant a judgment of acquittal or at least vacate and remand for resentencing.”

The entertainment executive was granted a speedy appeal after receiving the prison sentence, as his lawyers argued that, without a speedy appeal, the standard appeal process could not reasonably be initiated until after the sentence was completed.

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