“Roland Martin’s tweets were regrettable and offensive. Language that demeans is inconsistent with the values and culture of our organization, and is not tolerated. We have been giving careful consideration to this matter, and Roland will not be appearing on our air for the time being.” 

A newly formed pro-ascot group say the real reason CNN suspended Roland is for "ascoting while Black American." The group, called "Show Us Your Ascots" believe Roland has been on the chopping block ever since he was bold enough to wear and sell a pink ascot.

CNN is talking about values and culture of their organization as if viewers have forgotten the Paula Zahn "sexy" promo and their defence of President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal. 

"It's a conspiracy. How can a brother who's bold enough to wear a hot pink ascot and an even hotter smile be homophobic?"

CNN needs a visit  from #teamwhipdatascot said the group in a prepared statement released online. 

Upon returning, the Prince of Peace granted Bean Soup Times an exclusive interview. Here it is with no hype, just straight Black Jesus.

Did you watch The Passion yet?
No. Been there done that.

You are obviously a black man., but since your teaching transcends race and gender, does it matter what color or gender you are?
My teaching does transcend race and gender, but if it didn’t matter what color I was, then why does Michael Jackson get ridiculed so much? He’s just trying to be like me, but he thinks I’m white. He looks just like a European version of me. You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you love blacks. And if it doesn’t matter what color I am then it shouldn’t matter that Jackie Robinson and Halle Berry are black and that Clarence Thomas is made out of chocolate.

Ah, so you and your Father do watch professional sports?
No. But God was there when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. 

Where you there too?
I intended on coming, but I had a hard time catching a cab.

Do you eat pork?
I used to, until I cast them seven devils into swine. Soon after I turned some water into wine and I couldn’t remember which ones had the devil in them so I just stayed away from them all.

What do you think about Bush’s public affirmation of his faith in you?
Who? 
George W. Bush, the president of the United States. 
I’m don’t know him. But on another note, my mother always taught me to stay out the bushes. ‘Stay away from the thorns Jesus,’ she’s say.
Speaking of thorns, what were you thinking when you were nailed to the cross?
I thought to myself, why don’t my disciples get me down. They were just sitting around crying. Get a ladder or something.

Who’s your favorite actor?
Morgan Freeman. He played My Father pretty well in Bruce Almighty.

Have you had any other strange experiences since your return?
Yes, each time I go to the shopping mall, security guards follow me. They must know who I am and want to keep me safe. 

How have people reacted to you?
Well, I knocked on one lady’s door on the north side and told her I was the Prince of Peace coming to offer her everlasting life. She called the popo and I spent two days in jail.

You used the term popo, meaning police?
Yes, I learned that term hanging out with sinners on the south side. Those people are really marvelous. Some of them will be my best followers one day. 

It’s been a long time, but do you think black people deserve reparations?
Yes, they deserve reparations, but even more importantly, they need Jesus, Black Jesus that is. (smiles)

Man erroneously believed that a "Folk Art Festival" would be a showcase of his street gang’s emblem

Eric "Baby Folks" Smith, a member of one of Chicago's oldest street organizations, was looking forward to the Folk Arts Festival. After learning about the event in a Chicago Reader advertisement, the aspiring artist ran home to frame a piece of "folk art" he was extremely proud of. He had previously spray-painted the same piece on a wall near 51st and Wentworth.

Baby Folks was shocked, upset, and disappointed that he was the only true Folk Nation member at the indoor Chicago Folk Art Festival held last month at the Harold Washington Library. "I was very uncomfortable. This was not my element and I felt unwelcome."

The ad showed no people, but various pieces of past artwork. He thought that was strange, but thought nothing of it. "Im’ going to keep my art real. I don't know why folks painted all this bunk stuff," he said. "Mine will keep it real and true to my Nation."

Instead, all he witnessed was multicolored T-shirts, dingy blue jeans, and an overwhelming smell of incense.

"I hoped my folks would be here showing their love for their nation, but all I see is white people and a bunch of bright colors," said Baby Folks. "I don'’ see Little Boo Boo, Shorty G, Big Stun, Stunna Folks, or Butta Folks."

However, much to his surprise, the beauty of "Hello World" stunned many at the event.

"We had about 12 people wanting to buy this one piece," said festival organizer Robert Evans Jr. "Several people thought he may have done the piece in prison and thought it may be worth thousands of dollars after Baby Folks gets shot in a drive by or something."