Famous entertainers that became members of the Nation of Islam.

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The Nation of Islam has had a major impact on the lives of black people in America, in every aspect. These are some famous entertainers that were members of the Nation of Islam.

William Hart Muhammad pictured center is the lead singer for the Delfonics, William and his wife they are members of the Nation of Islam.

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Singer Etta James was a member of the Nation of Islam for over 10 years, she got her X in the Nation of Islam. During that time she went by the name Jamesetta X.

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he Burke Family made up the group The Five Stairsteps, they became members of the Nation of Islam. Clarence 14X Burke was the lead singer of the group, that's Clarence pictured in the brown suit.
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Singer Joe Tex became a member of the Nation of Islam.
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This is sister Sonia 5 X, today most people know her as poet Sonia Sanchez. She joined the Nation of Islam in 1971.
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Chuck D of Public Enemy grew up in the Nation of Islam, this is Chuck wearing his FOI uniform
Sam Cooke was a big supporter of the Nation of Islam, he often attended Mosque 27 in Los Angeles
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Robert Kool Bell and his brother Ronald Bell formed the group Kool and The Gang. In 1972 Robert and Roland became members of the Nation of Islam.

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Kenny Gamble of Gamble and Huff music producing team became a member of the Nation of Islam. He is also one of the founders of Philadelphia International Records. Kenny Gamble Muslim name is Luqman Abdul Haqq, he said that the Nation of Islam is where he got his do for self mindset from
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NBA player Larry Johnson is a member of the Nation of Islam, he's been a member of the Nation of Islam for over 15 years.
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