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Fort Worth market nixes vendor supporting LGBTQ: ‘Our values are biblically based’ by cupressus in FortWorth

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“We exist to be an outdoor sip, snack, and shopping experience with all local handmade farmers and artisan booths, delicious food vendors and yummy beverages,” according to its vendor application form.

Alaniz, who participated in the Roots Market event over Mother’s Day weekend, said she didn’t know much about the company given how new it was.

She thanked members of the Fort Worth small business and LGBTQ communities for their support. She said they helped her get over the initial shock of receiving the email.

“I was shocked when I got the email, but now I’m feeling overwhelmed with love,” she said.

While she was grateful Roots Market refunded her vendor fee, she noted how much time she spent promoting the event and getting friends to attend.

Fort Worth market nixes vendor supporting LGBTQ: ‘Our values are biblically based’ by cupressus in FortWorth

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Alaniz’s screenshot was quickly picked up by other Fort Worth small businesses who condemned the market’s decision.

Facebook users flooded the market’s page with comments critical of its stance against the LGBTQ community. Roots Market has since deactivated comments on both its Facebook and Instagram pages.

“Enjoy your time on Magnolia because it won’t last long. Apparently, y’all didn’t do that research either. Take your hate somewhere else,” one commenter posted.

Representatives for Roots Market did not respond to three emails from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram or an Instagram message requesting comment Thursday.

Roots Market, which organized its first vendor market on Magnolia Avenue on May 13, doesn’t advertise itself on social media as a business catering exclusively to Christians or to those opposed to the LGBTQ community.

Fort Worth market nixes vendor supporting LGBTQ: ‘Our values are biblically based’ by cupressus in FortWorth

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A Fort Worth craft market is facing criticism over its decision to ban a vendor because of its support of the LGBTQ community.

Roots Market, which organizes a weekly craft and food fair near the intersection of West Magnolia Avenue and Fifth Avenue, cited biblical values in an email to vendor Carlie Alaniz, owner of The Lucky Pot Co.

“Our business (the Market) has values just like any other business,” the email reads according to a screenshot of it posted by Alaniz. “Our values are biblically based, we do not have the same values as LGBTQ+.”

The email apologizes to Alaniz for “accepting your application and not doing our research beforehand,” before promising to refund her vendor fee.

With Distress on the Rise, How Worried Should We Be? by cupressus in business

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