That was thorough bro.
Neither one of these guys are leaders in the tradition of great leaders of Africans in America. They both love to tout their accomplishments. I don't remember hearing or reading anything about Kwame Toure, Dr. King, Fred Hampton, Harriet Tubman, Garvey and the like tooting their own horn talking about all the great stuff they did for Black people. That job is supposed to go to the people themselves. The tangible evidence of their work is plainly seen. They don't and shouldn't have to sell themselves. Great leaders are selfless. It's all about the people. And you are absolutely correct, everything that Tariq presented on film was already on paper. As well, everything Umar only regurgitates info that's already been studied and written about by Black scholars and doctors.
When I've heard folks ask what has Umar produced, I think mainly they are referring to this boys school he has been promising. They might also be speaking of his not having coalesced with actual leaders, movers and shakers in the community to assist and help build and develop. He always lists things he allegedly did, but never speaks of which school he was principal of. where he was a school psychologist, etc. This, just like he never wanted to give detailed information about the school, got angry at the questions, yet still accepted/asked for/demanded money for it.
It's problematic that young people (or older people) see grown folks talking about Black people on YouTube and think that makes them leaders. What do you see as being the answer to that?