White House Snubs Joe Biden By Using Autopen Image Instead Of Presidential Portrait In the ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’

by Sharelle B. McNair

September 25, 2025

White House Snubs Joe Biden By Using Autopen Image Instead Of Presidential Portrait In the ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’

The move also drew criticism from former Downing Street press secretary Alistair Campbell, calling it “sick” and “anti-American.”

In a petty move from President Donald Trump, the portrait of former President Joe Biden was replaced by an image of an autopen in the new “Presidential Walk of Fame” in the White House’s West Wing.

First posted on the White House’s official X account, the image is placed between the two photos of Trump’s term. A picture of Trump admiring his decor work was also posted.

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According to ABC News, the 47th president has been an outspoken critic of Biden’s use of the autopen, a standard method used for signing and executing official documents when signers are unavailable. Often used on Capitol Hill by lawmakers, the autopen has been openly used at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. by former presidents on both sides of the political aisle.

Trump has openly criticized his predecessor for his use of the autopen, claiming he only used it because he didn’t understand the legislation or pardons he was signing. He also pushed for the technology to be null and void. However, Biden wasn’t shy in pushing back on Trump’s accusations. “Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations,” he said in a statement.

“Any suggestion that I didn’t is ridiculous and false.”

The video on social media pans to the row of former leaders, ranging from the late Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama. While some applauded the president’s sense of humor, others, like Chris Meagher, a former deputy press secretary in the Biden Administration, criticized the White House, saying they have better things to do. “Continually impressed at how laser-focused the White House continues to be on Trump’s ‘Day One’ promise to lower prices and all the steps they’re taking to make life easier for families struggling to get by,” he said, according to Time.

A video from the White House showed a portrait of Joe Biden replaced by a picture of an Auto Pen.

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The move also drew criticism from former Downing Street press secretary Alistair Campbell, adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for news media, calling it “sick” and “anti-American.” But this is not the first time Trump has snubbed former leaders. In June 2025, the White House replaced a portrait of the former first lady, Secretary of State, and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton with a red, white, and blue painting of Trump. Shortly after, in August, portraits of former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and George H.W. Bush were moved from the White House entryway to a less prominent area.

Trump has been criticized for his bold new construction of the White House, including the destruction of the iconic Rose Garden by paving over the grass and placing tables with umbrellas to host dinners, as well as the addition of a grand ballroom.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 25, 2025

Shilo Sanders Invited To San Francisco 49ers Tryouts

The defensive player was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during preseason

After being cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the NFL season officially started, former Colorado Buffaloes football player Shilo Sanders is getting a second chance to play for an NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers.

According to CBS News, Sanders has drawn interest from the San Francisco 49ers (3-0) as he attempts to secure a spot on the undefeated team. Although the team has yet to lose a game this young season, a rash of injuries has forced the team to look for active players to join the roster.

Sanders is not the only player the 49ers have invited for tryouts. The older brother of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, not Shedeur, is trying to make the team at the defensive back position. Five other players have been brought in, all of whom are defensive players. William Bradley-King, Titus Leo, who are defensive ends, and defensive backs Brandon Joseph and Jaylen Mahoney, as well as linebacker Isaiah Thomas.

If Sanders were to make the team, he could go up against his former teammate, the No. 2 NFL Draft Pick of 2025, Travis Hunter, when the team plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sept. 28.

The former Bucs player was not drafted but made the preseason roster as a free agent. Although his chances were slim to make the team, he did well enough to last until the final game of the preseason. He was cut when the team had to reduce its roster. After being ejected from a game against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 23, when he initiated a fight against the Bills’ tight end, Zach Davidson, the Bucs decided to cut him when making decisions to trim the roster.

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles was disappointed in Sanders’ actions, but did not explicitly say that the incident was the reason for his being released.

“You can’t throw punches in this league,” Bowles said. “I mean, that’s inexcusable. They’re going to get you every time. Gotta grow from that.”

The league fined him $4,669 for his part in the incident. If he is picked up by a team this season, Sanders will have to pay the fine.

by Kandiss Edwards

September 25, 2025

Michael Jackson Accusers Seek $400M From Estate

The number of damages was revealed due to a side dispute between Paris Jackson, Jackson’s and Jacson estate executors.

Wade Robson and James Safechuck are demanding $400 million from Michael Jackson’s estate.

Robson and Safechuck filed suit against the late King of Pop’s estate in early 2025, though the amount the litigants requested in damages was never revealed. The amount became public due to a side dispute between Paris Jackson, Jackson’s daughter, and the estate officials.

According to exclusive reporting by US Weekly, Paris objects to the Jackson estate’s exorbitant expenditures related to the legal proceedings. According to the filings, multiple legal firms have been enlisted to handle various aspects of the case. Executors John Branca and John McClain believe all expenditures are necessary to avoid a default judgment for the $400 million.

Branca and McClain warned that Paris Jackson’s push to limit legal payments could have severe fallout. The estate’s executors stated that failing to approve the funding could force the estate to cut corners when handling the suit brought by Robson and Safechuck. The estate and its multiple legal representatives have scheduled depositions, investigative tracks, and legal motions planned.

“The Estate would likely have to default … where numerous depositions, discovery matters, and other matters are scheduled to take place over the next several months, and where [Robson and Safechuck] are seeking $400 million.”

While executors argue that paying these legal fees is necessary to prevent the estate’s collapse, Paris Jackson has objected, questioning some of the payments and calling for greater oversight. How the court rules on this dispute could affect the financial health of Jackson’s legacy.

Robson, once a defender of Jackson, first filed civil claims in 2013, alleging sexual abuse by Jackson beginning when he was seven. Safechuck followed in 2014, contending that Jackson abused him starting at age ten after meeting at a commercial set in 1988. The allegations were disseminated to a broader audience in 2019 with the airing of the documentary Leaving Neverland. The documentary included unsubstantiated, detailed accounts from both men, leveled years after his death. The estate maintains Jackson was not guilty of any wrongdoing and has consistently denied the allegations.

Steven Baker Resigns As Little Rock Airport Executive Director Amid DEI Rollbacks

by Jameelah Mullen

September 25, 2025

Steven Baker Resigns As Little Rock Airport Executive Director Amid DEI Rollbacks

Steven Barker served in the role for just over a year.

Steven Baker has stepped down from his role as Executive Director of The Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas (LIT).

Shane Carter, Director of Public Affairs & Governmental Relations at LIT, confirmed Baker’s resignation on September 23. Before his resignation, Baker had been placed on paid administrative leave by the Little Rock Municipal Airport earlier this month.

“The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission has placed Executive Director Steven C. Baker on paid administrative leave,” The commission noted in a statement obtained by TH11 News. “As this is an ongoing personnel matter, we cannot provide further comment at this time. The Commission has appointed David Tipton, the airport’s chief financial officer, to serve as acting executive director. The Commission has full confidence in David’s leadership to fulfill all required duties and ensure that day-to-day operations continue without interruption.”

According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Baker’s suspension followed a disagreement with the commission’s chair, Patrick Schueck, over changes implemented by the Trump administration for airports that receive federal grant money, including the removal of DEI programs.

Airport officials confirmed that David Tipton will stay on as interim executive director after Baker’s resignation. The commission also approved a seven percent increase in Tipton’s salary while he serves in the interim position.

The airport commission noted that it will pay Baker his salary through Oct. 5. As part of his severance pay, the airport commission has agreed to pay Baker one year of his annual base pay, $286,000, and the cash equivalent of health insurance for one year, which amounts to about $8,200, KARK reported.

The commission appointed Baker as executive director in June of last year, following the death of former director Bryan Malinowski, who died from injuries sustained during a shootout with federal agents four months earlier.

Before his role at Clinton National Airport, Baker worked at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, where he oversaw procurement, risk management, and administrative services at both Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. He also served as general deputy manager at Hartsfield-Jackson airport and as deputy aviation director for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

Georgia,Elementary School Teacher, Gang Related Murders

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 25, 2025

Diddy’s Mom Cleared Of $33M RICO Lawsuit

Diddy’s mother has been cleared of a $33 million RICO lawsuit.

Janice Smalls Combs, mother of jailed music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been cleared of a $33 million federal fraud lawsuit.

On Sept. 19, a judge dismissed a multi-million-dollar RICO lawsuit against Janice, filed by Deon Best, a former associate of Diddy who accused the mogul’s mother of defrauding him of his intellectual property rights, royalties, and publishing revenues, TMZ reported. Court records show the case was dismissed because Best, also known as D1, missed the statute of limitations and failed to provide evidence of fraud by Janice or her music publishing companies.

Back in January, Best filed the suit accusing Janice of leveraging her name and influence to strip him of publishing rights and royalties for the song “Come with Me” from the 1998 Godzilla soundtrack. He claimed to have “controlled, owned, produced, and/or created” the track, but alleged Janice obtained it through illegal means, causing him significant financial and emotional harm.

He accused Janice of fraud, forgery, and concealing records, claiming he had not learned she had “hijacked artist publishing” until late 2023. An earlier complaint, where D1 also alleged Diddy’s involvement, was dismissed for lack of evidence tying Diddy to the conspiracy.

Best later filed an amended complaint excluding Diddy, seeking $33 million in damages, attorney fees, and any additional relief a jury deemed fair. But the recent ruling concluded that Best will “take nothing,” and the defendants are entitled to recover their legal costs.

Meanwhile, Janice recently submitted a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian as part of the sentencing memorandum filed by her son’s legal team ahead of his Oct. 3 hearing. Diddy remains in custody at a Brooklyn jail on prostitution charges, as his family and loved ones have written to the judge urging leniency in his sentencing.

In her letter, Janice admits Diddy “has made some terrible mistakes in his life, which I know he recognizes.”

But she expressed her hope of being reunited with her son ahead of her 85th birthday in December.

“This separation for the past year while Sean has been incarcerated has been excruciatingly difficult and painful for me and his children,” Janice wrote. “I would like to spend the last few years of my life with my son, Sean.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

September 25, 2025

Florida Man Makes Bold Claim That He Secured Trademark Right To Turning Point USA

Battle claims that he is planning on sending a cease & desist letter to the organization, whose CEO is now Kirk’s widow, Erika, in the next coming weeks.

Eric Battle, A Black man from Florida, took to Instagram to claim that he secured trademark rights to Turning Point USA — the conservative nonprofit organization created by slain founder Charlie Kirk.

Battle claims he was approved for the merchandise rights in addition to the toy rights for the organization just weeks after Kirk’s public murder.

“I bought the merchandise rights to Turning Point USA as well as the toy rights. I did that,” he said.

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He also claimed this has been a long journey as he purchased the rights a few months ago, and it “just went from pending to active.”

“So we officially own the Turning Point USA merchandise rights.”

In addition to TPUSA, Battle claims to own the rights to “Alligator Alcatraz,” the controversial immigration camp in Florida.

According to Spade TV, Battle plans to send a cease-and-desist letter to the organization, whose CEO is now Kirk’s widow, Erika, in the coming weeks. While celebrating the alleged victory, Battle announced plans for what he wants to do with the proceeds from the rights.

“So part of these proceeds are going to go to Black pilot programs, Planned Parenthood for abortions and things like that, a lot of things that Charlie didn’t like,” he continued.

The comment section of the post celebrated Battle’s business plan, calling him a “genius” and offering praise for being “good trouble” if what he was saying was true.

However, he isn’t the only one looking to cash in on Kirk’s legacy. US Weekly reported a man named Terrance Malone filed documents to trademark the phrase “Charlie Kirk’s Life Matters” just five days after his death.

The Pennsylvania resident claims he wanted to start a clothing line consisting of shirts, fishermen’s jackets, and hunting and camouflage pants.

Days later, another application was filed by a woman named Jasmine Wong, who requested the right to use the name Charlie Kirk for dresses, shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, sweaters, and baby clothes. As neither application has been approved, it is likely both will have a hard time being successful, as his estate has the final say on who can use his likeness or name.

Kirk’s death sent shockwaves throughout the world, particularly in the Black community, starting a conversation on mourning his death versus honoring his legacy. Several clips have recirculated across social media of his anti-DEI commentary or issues with Black women in leadership positions. Recently, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) expressed her disappointment that only two white members of Congress voted against a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk.

Calling it a move against political violence, all 215 Republicans and 95 Democrats voted, with 58 Democrats, mainly from the Congressional Black caucus, voting against it. Reps. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) were the only two white lawmakers to take a stance against it.

Adaya Head, Game developer, rewriting the code

by Kandiss Edwards

September 25, 2025

Game Developer Adaya Head Takes Environmental Activism To The Next Level

Adaya Head is a 2023 college graduate carving her place in the tech and gaming world and building community with developers of the future.

Adaya Head, a 2023 graduate of Central Methodist University, is carving her place in the tech and gaming world. From working with Rewriting the Code since 2019 to leading her own game studio, she has embraced the challenges of interviews, coding, and leadership, utilizing her skills to highlight issues like climate change through interactive storytelling.

Head sat with BLACK ENTERPRISE to discuss the hurdles of entering the workforce as a new graduate, the importance of the community created at Rewriting the Code, and her game in development.

Only being a little bit out of college, what challenges have you faced moving into your professional career?

I think this might be typical for everyone, but interviews have been pretty tricky. With the current climate, there are lot of positions open for new graduates.

You’ve been working with Rewriting the Code since 2019. How has that community helped you as a developer?

It’s been easy to connect with people who share similar interests and backgrounds. They do a great job creating both professional and social events, so I never feel like I’m the only one struggling or succeeding. They’re proactive about connecting people, and that’s why I’ve stayed so consistently involved.

Can you tell us more about the game you are developing?

It’s a mix of engineering and writing since I’m also the lead writer. Horror games rarely take place in aquariums, so I wanted a unique setting paired with a story that raises awareness of climate change. Zoos and aquariums exist to educate the public about animals and the challenges they face because of human activity, so the game combines those elements with interactive horror. We’ve been working on it since last September. Right now, we’re building a prototype, and I lead the team while also contributing as a writer, designer, and assisting with business development.

What’s one specific aspect of Rewriting the Code that’s been particularly helpful to your growth?

The Slack community has been amazing. People share resources about jobs and training opportunities. I’ve connected with others through those programs, and we keep in touch even after, supporting each other’s growth. It feels like we’re all growing stronger together.

As team lead, how do you balance your creative vision with keeping your team aligned?

I prefer working in teams, especially on creative projects. I make sure everyone’s opinions and goals are included, using my past experiences on software teams as guidance. Not every manager I’ve worked under was great at that, so I want to create a better community. It’s about listening, clear communication, and ensuring each member sees progress while building their skills for portfolios and interviews.

Rewriting the code conference Seattle.

How do you balance artistic vision with technical constraints?

I restrain ideas based on what engineers can build, especially when the scope or deadlines are tight. The vision matters, but sometimes it has to be scaled down to fit what’s technically possible.

Is there a past project that really pushed your boundaries?

Back in fall 2020, I took a nonprofit class on Android app development. For the final project, it was just me and one other engineer building a social media app from scratch. I was passionate about it and went beyond requirements, learning from resources on GitHub and Stack Overflow to implement extra features. It felt great to see that work pay off.

What would you like readers to know about game creation, women in the industry or your work?

First and foremost, find a community. Round One Game, my studio team meets regularly, not just to work but to network and support one another. Most of us are entry-level, and since the game industry is small, you’ll see the same faces again. Networking and building relationships now create a support system that will last into the future.

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From coding challenges to leading a team of creators, Head’s journey reflects persistence and passion. Head’s creation of the Round One Game is a testament to how collaboration can turn vision into reality.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 25, 2025

TSU Shuts Down MAGA Audacity After Conservative Debate Group Sparks Outrage

Two MAGA supporters were removed from TSU campus after sparking outrage among students.

Two MAGA supporters who took to Tennessee State University (TSU) to debate Black students were escorted off campus after sparking outrage among the student body.

A viral video shared across social media captures the chaos at TSU on Sept. 23, when two men in MAGA hats carrying signs reading “DEI should be illegal” and “Deport all illegals now” sparked heated debates with students. Things quickly turned hostile, with students demanding their removal before campus police escorted the pair off school grounds.

Here another video shout by A TSU students: On September 23, 2025, a group of unauthorized individuals wearing "Make America Great Again" (#MAGA) hats and holding anti-#DEI and anti-#immigrant signs were escorted off the campus of #Tennessee State University (#TSU) by campus… pic.twitter.com/nkJaT0KOCu
— BMB Empower Network (@BmbEmpower) September 24, 2025

Following the incident, the Nashville chapter of the NAACP released a statement identifying the uninvited guests as members of the group “Fearless Debates” who “targeted” an HBCU to spew their rhetoric that “echoes a long history of exclusion, racism, and systemic oppression.”

“They attempted to draw students into conversations centered on these messages, which were framed as debate but functioned as provocation,” the post read.

TSU later released a statement defending its students and clarifying that the group had no ties to the university and was not authorized to be on campus, which led to their removal.

“At all times, TSU students conducted themselves in a professional and respectful manner,” the TSU statement read. “The safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff remain our highest priority. TSU will continue to uphold university policies and ensure that campus remains a safe, welcoming and orderly environment for all members of our community.”

NASHVILLE – 2 guys in Red MAGA hats showed up on HBCU TSU’s campus uninvited, permitless, and set up a table with signs railing against DEI & undocumented immigrants.

Students confronted them without violence. Police moved them.

NAACP: “An intentional effort to antagonize” pic.twitter.com/uyHSt6SCAF
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) September 24, 2025

Social media accounts linked to the group claim inspiration from Charlie Kirk and share videos of TSU students shouting, filming, and following as campus police escorted them away. Footage also shows signs being snatched and flipped off, with one student reportedly holding a screwdriver. Critics in the comments accused the group of deliberately provoking students with inflammatory rhetoric.

“Why were you there in the first place? Trespassing is a crime,” one critic tweeted. “Yet, you will play the victim and monopolize on Kirk’s death. Death threats were made to HBCUs, and people suspect they may be from your side of the chessboard. You saw a prime opportunity to get viral videos. I have never seen a group of people who want to be victims so badly.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 25, 2025

50 Cent Quickly Dismisses Damon Dash’s Attempt To End Beef

50 shoots down offer to squash beef with Damon Dash

Harlem native Damon Dash cannot buy a break, as the olive branch extended to rival 50 Cent has been rejected by the “Many Men” entrepreneur.

Previously, after having a back-and-forth with his mentee and childhood friend, “It Is What It Is” co-host Cam’ron, with whom he grew up with in Harlem, he posted a video to his social media account extending an invitation to the podcast host and 50 to collaborate on business ventures. After realizing that he wasn’t looking good to his friends and fans, he posted a video to his Instagram account.

Fifty had reportedly obtained the rights to Dash’s movie, “Paid in Full,” to which the Queens businessman invited Cam to work with him to adapt it for a television series, possibly angering Dash even more before he posted the video.

“I feel like 50, Cam, me, if together we show that we could be beefing, pause, and then come together and maybe do a TV show together, something different. Or a movie or something, just showing the world that we can work together. And we would prove everyone wrong. They love us tearing each other down, and I’m not doing that sh**.”

Dash made the offer after being chastised by his older friends and confidants, who told him that the bickering he has been displaying in public lately is “embarrassing.”

The mogul, known not only for his music, television, and movie roles, as well as his business acumen, is also one of the most famous internet trolls, and he rarely disappoints. After Dash posted the video, as expected, the G-Unit executive responded, and it wasn’t in favor of meeting with the former Roc-A-Fella label owner.

He began with a tone that suggested he would agree to a sit-down with the Harlem native, he quickly reverted to the petty social media trolling that people have come to both love and hate.

“I agree with Dame 💯percent, it’s better to work together. We should sit down and figure out how to move forward. I believe we can create a path to more success. Oh wait 👀 CAM just said fvck Dame and his fake ChatGPT lawsuit. So it’s fvck you, Dame. @50centaction”

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Dash seems to have quickly moved on (for the moment) as he posted that he is working on a documentary on Supreme McGriff (with Supreme’s son), 50’s longtime sworn enemy. 50, who was shot multiple times at the start of his recording career, has blamed Supreme for putting out the hit on him. Supreme is also a close friend to 50’s other enemies, Ja Rule and the deceased Irv Gotti.

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This move ensures that the rapper will NEVER work with Dash, and the beef has been escalated as 50 Cent is known to hold long-term grudges.

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 25, 2025

Mike Tyson Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Filed By Producer Ty Fyffe

While promoting a bout against Jake Paul last year, the Brooklyn boxer did not get permission to use the song, "Murdergram" featuring JAY-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule in his promotonal video

While training for his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul, in a viral video, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson used a song, “Murdergram,” featuring JAY-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule that Ty Fyffe produced, and since no permission was granted to use the track, the music producer sued Tyson, and the lawsuit was recently settled between the parties.

According to Billboard, the Queens producer took Tyson to court after the Brooklyn-bred fighter used “Murdergram” in an Instagram video that promoted his bout with Paul last November. Fyffe claimed that the song was used without Tyson obtaining permission, accusing the pugilist of copyright infringement. The resolution was filed in court Sept. 22, stating that there was an agreement between the litigants.

The track was released in 1998 and featured on the soundtrack to JAY-Z’s “Streets Is Watching,” showcasing fellow Def Jam artists DMX and Ja Rule. At the time of the recording, the song was intended to be a precursor to the supergroup the three emcees had temporarily formed, Murder Inc. Producer Irv Gotti used the name for his burgeoning record label, also called Murder Inc.

Although the three artists were featured on the song, Fyffe owns the rights to the music, which is why the rappers weren’t included in the lawsuit or the settlement.

“Murdergram” was heard in the 33-second video Tyson posted to his social media account several weeks before losing his boxing match against Paul in Texas on Nov. 15, 2024. Fyffe filed the lawsuit in August, citing Tyson used the track without permission and requested some of what the boxer made on Nov. 15, while also stating he was entitled to earn royalties from the use of the song.

“Neither plaintiff nor any of his representatives granted defendant Tyson permission to use the song title ‘Murdergram’ to promote his boxing match with Jake Paul,” the suit stated. “Defendant Tyson’s conduct was intentional, willful and with full knowledge of plaintiff’s copyright in the song.”

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.