“...before allegedly falling under the increasing influence of the Nation of Islam, the extremist sect. “
And you got this info from the UK press?
You might be well advised to check your sources before attaching yourself to them.
Very “disappointing” post (and by a Freeper?).
You haven't been following the news lately. The UK press is a lot more forthcoming than their American counterparts, on several issues. They have no trace of political correctness. They have reported some stories that were completely ignored in American media.