He would later renounce Islam after an encounter with Eldridge Cleaver citing contradictions and focus on the black liberation struggle .
While incarcerated Carter became influenced by the Nation of Islam and the teachings of Malcolm X , and he converted to Islam .
Carter would later renounce Islam after an encounter with Eldridge Cleaver citing contradictions and focus on the black liberation struggle .
While incarcerated Carter became influenced by the Nation of Islam and the teachings of Malcolm X , and he converted to Islam .