Fresno's River Park accused of racism after Asian food vendor ban at farmers market
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Asian food vendors have been banned from the River Park Farmers Market following a complaint from a competing restaurant. This decision has sparked outrage among the vendors and supporters, with accusations of racism and discrimination posted on social media. Miski Rustic Peruvian Cuisine owner Miguel Quispe spoke out against the decision, emphasizing the market's role in showcasing cultural diversity. River Park’s management has indicated that they will review vendor participation policies but have yet to address concerns regarding the fairness of this decision directly.
Miski Rustic Peruvian Cuisine's owner, Miguel Quispe, criticized the exclusion of Asian food vendors as "discriminatory, racist, unfair" and called for inclusivity at the farmers market.
River Park's management stated they would review market participants due to concerns over competition with tenants while emphasizing the need for diversity and inclusivity.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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