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A day after the Utah Jazz won Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals, NBA sixth man of the year Jordan Clarkson offered a much needed help to a food court. Salt Lake City-based Filipino-owned truck that has been vandalized with racist graffiti.
The World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck, which serves Filipino culinary products such as sisig, pancit, and adobo, had discriminatory language typically directed at Asians spray-painted on the side.
“We are not going to let hatred stop us from sharing our culture,” read the establishment’s Facebook page. “Thank you for everyone who contacted us. We are so hurt at the moment and are not commenting on anything. Please don’t be offended if we don’t answer any questions at this time. “
Clarkson got wind of the incident and promised to take care of the food truck’s catering.
“It hurt me deeply to see that the @yumyumasian food truck in Salt Lake was recently vandalized – I know the pain of hate language and racism. With the help of @identitygraphix, we can restore the truck and hopefully, lift that of Ben and his family spirit !! #StopAsianHate, ”Clarkson tweeted Thursday morning (Manila time).
It hurt me deeply to see that the @yumyumasian food truck in Salt Lake was recently vandalized – I know the pain of hate language and racism. With the help of @identitygraphix we can restore the truck and hopefully cheer Ben and his family !! #StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/HLfzX7AaEc
Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) June 9, 2021
The World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck thanked Clarkson for helping them bounce back.
“Thank you @JordanClarksons not only for packing our food truck, but also for detailing it at Gorilla Car Wash and for your continued support and encouragement. It means THE WORLD for the community and for us,” the owner posted on his official Twitter. Account.
Thank you @JordanClarksons not only for packing our food truck, but also for detailing it at Gorilla Car Wash and for your continued support and encouragement. It means THE WORLD for the community and for us.
World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck (@YumYumAsian) June 9, 2021
They also shared a longer post on Facebook: “It has been a touching few days. The love and support we have received from all of you have been deeply sincere. My family cannot thank you enough. A special thank you to Jordan d ‘Utah Jazz Clarkson and Dan of Identity Graphics for the new look,’ they said.
“Love prevails. We are going to have our grand reopening this Saturday during the Philippine Independence Day celebration in slc (Salt Lake City),” they continued.
The top goaltender with roots in Pampanga shot 18 points, collected two rebounds and gave an assist in Utah’s 112-109 win over the Clippers in Game 1.
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