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Amir Sulaiman
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Amir Sulaiman is a multi-talented American poet, musician, screenwriter, producer, and activist from Rochester, New York. He first gained national attention through two seasons on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, beginning in 2004, where his socially conscious spoken-word performances resonated with a widespread audience. Since then, he has toured globally, delivering powerful performances that blend hip-hop, spirituality, and social commentary. In music, Sulaiman has released a highly regarded trilogy of spoken-word albums—The Meccan Openings (2011), The Medinan Openings (2012), and The Opening (2013)—as well as a critically acclaimed poetry collection, Love, Gnosis & Other Suicide Attempts, in 2012.…
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5.8After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
4.2Fast paced, action packed comedy. Tension flares in The Motor City as Officer Richardson profiles every Muslim he sees as a terrorist. He goes on an arrest frenzy, which makes the community activists, Jihad and Osama take to the streets and rally the people to stand up for their rights. The Chief of Police wants to gain the trust of the Muslim community in order to get re-elected, but Attorney Leila Rodriguez is standing in the way with a discrimination law suit against Officer Richardson and the Motor City Police Department. The Chief calls on his most unreliable detective, Mohammed and partners him with a Middle Eastern, Sharia Law fanatic, Detective Abdul. The Chief wants them to "Speak Muslim To The Muslims" which he thinks will guarantee his re-election. - Written by Omar Regan
American Sharia
2015