Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson couldn't help but express his pain and disappointment after a Filipino food truck in Salt Lake City was vandalized with anti-Asian graffiti.
Clarkson, who is Filipino-American, took to Twitter to share the incident. He highlighted that he knows the “pain that hateful language and racism causes,” which is why he was hurt by the anti-Asian gesture that happened in the city he is proud to play for.
The Jazz guard, however, is not only spreading word to stop Asian hate. He also made sure to help the owners of the food truck that was vandalized to restore it and give it a new look.
https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons/status/1402672380414070784
Meanwhile on Facebook, the owners of the World Famous Yum Food Truck that was vandalized expressed their appreciation for Clarkson and everyone who helped them restore the truck.
Jordan Clarkson has been a huge supporter of the rally to end Asian hate. Being of Asian descent himself from his mother's side, the Jazz guard can relate to the struggles of other Asian-Americans like him.
Last March following the string of Asian hate crimes, particularly the Atlanta shooting that took the lives of eight people (six of which are of Asian descent), Clarkson made sure to get his voice heard and show support to the community.
https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons/status/1372221967726678021
The latest incident in Utah is certainly heartbreaking. Hopefully, Clarkson can continue to use his platform to stop racism and violence.
The Jazz are still in the 2021 playoffs and looking to get their first franchise title. JC has been pivotal for the team as well–even winning the Sixth Man of the Year award this 2020-21 season==and it is clear he loves Utah.
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