EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Departure of Mr. Tendernism: A Case Study
from Lanterns in the Dark: Thoughts From the Other Side of the Tracks · host Angelo Pierro Hopson
In this episode of Lanterns in the Dark, host Angelo P. Hopson discusses the recent firing of Mr. Tendonism from Destination Smokehouse, highlighting issues of cultural appropriation and the lack of accountability from those in power. He reflects on the historical context of cultural theft, particularly in the culinary world, and emphasizes the importance of valuing one's own contributions and ideas, especially during Black History Month.
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In this episode of Lanterns in the Dark, host Angelo P. Hopson discusses the recent firing of Mr. Tendonism from Destination Smokehouse, highlighting issues of cultural appropriation and the lack of accountability from those in power. He reflects on the historical context of cultural theft, particularly in the culinary world, and emphasizes the importance of valuing one's own contributions and ideas, especially during Black History Month.
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