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Riz Ahmed's message to Hollywood

And Conan says goodbye to late night

Jun 26, 2021
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  • Riz Ahmed presents ‘blueprint for wider Muslim inclusion’… New research out of USC is pointing out just how ‘missing and maligned’ Muslim representation is in Hollywood. Ahmed is amplifying the message and suggesting two steps: Stop type-casting Muslim actors as terrorists and start giving Muslim talent first look deals. Sounds like a good s…

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