Market drink specials, John Oliver on Asian Americans

 

Farmer's Market Specials

Farmer's Market Communist Revolution (tropical) $6.00

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We will be at the Mpls. Farmer's Market on both Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13th. You can view the menu & order here: our Online Farmer's Market Menu. Items are available on-site at the markets. Communist Revolution: A Vietnamese-Style iced coffee with condensed milk (traditional) or coconut milk (tropical). Read about Communism in Vietnam. N/A Strawberry Daiquiri: A non-alcoholic blended, slushy version of your favorite drink from the 80s. Free drink on us: Get a free Farmer's Market drink with 100 loyalty points. You must join the Rainbow Rewards program and make your purchase through Square. For each $10 you spend, you'll get 25 points. Feeling snappy? Take a picture or video with your Farmer's Market purchase from Rainbow, if we re-post it, we'll tag you for a free Farmer's Market drink on your next visit.

Farmer's Market NA Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri $6.00

John Oliver on Asian Americans

Last month, we introduced the PBS Series Asian Americans, a 5-part documentary of the Asian American experience. As a response, John Oliver has released a synopsis of the series in his own sharp-tongued style. This has been popping up on friends' new feeds and is a wake-up call to our non-Asian neighbors.

"In the latest episode of his award-winning show, host John Oliver tackled the contentious issue of the “model minority” and how it normalises discrimination against Asian Americans." Link to the Guardian article: John Oliver: ‘The model minority myth is a tool of white supremacy and a trap’ Word of warning, John Oliver is full of expletives, watch at your discretion.

"Asian American young adults are the only racial group with suicide as their leading cause of death, so why is no one talking about this?"

The double-edge sword of the Model Minority label: Asians are expected to work hard, succeed, take care of family, and turn a blind eye to adversity- That adversity may even be one's self. The pressure of success isn't lost on the subsequent generations, there is an obligation to fulfill expectations and surpass them. There is a moment when young adults of Asian American descent don't feel that the choices they are making, are theirs to begin with. The feeling of a lack of choices is a weight carried through Asians' lives.   Why is this in this email? The quiet little boy I used to babysit,  Euyon Hua—Chef Tammy's son, was lost six years ago this month, to suicide. He would be 30 years old this year.  It's not easy to ask for help when you don't know that you need it. While this is not the normal subject matter for these emails, we can try to help you or someone you know, have more options to turn for professional help. The Faceit Foundation The Jed Foundation National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

"There is a stereotype among Asian families about mental health issues."

There are several video documentaries available online to introduce you to the history-making Asians and Pacific Islanders that helped form what the United States is today. Explore the links below: PBS Asian Americans "Asian Americans film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse, and more divided, while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together?" PBS Asian Americans (website)   PBS Asian Americans Video Documentaries: Episode Guide Watch episodes of Asian Americans on through June 26.  The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first law put forth to restrict immigration to the United States. Museum of Chinese in America article PBS Documentary on the Chinese Exclusion Act, trailer.

Picking up your order:

Our parking lot on the SOUTH side of the building is now open for pick up orders. If you opted in to Order Updates, you can let us know you've arrived by responding to your order confirmation. You can also call us to let us know you are here by calling us or ringing the doorbell. We often only have one person at the desk, so please have patience when you call us or pick up your order.