Of course they are connected.
Both had “NOI” roots. Both are former military. Both had racial chips on their shoulders.
That trend and this war on society by Racist Black Militants isn’t going away.
“Of course they are connected.”
Yes, by “the spirit which is now at work in the sons of disobedience”. This spirit appears to have more latitude to direct “coincidences” as things heat up and lawlessness surges.