Why did the black power leader Stokely Carmichael change his name later in life?

A) He worked as an undercover agent for the civil rights division of the Justice Department.
B) He was found guilty of interstate narcotics trade and escaped prosecution by going underground.
C) He attempted a career in pop music, which failed quickly.
D) He emigrated to Guinea where his new name honored two African nationalists.

Stokely Carmichael

Stokely Carmichael was a prominent Trinidadian-American civil rights activist known for his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and for popularizing the term "Black Power" in the 1960s civil rights movement.

Guinea

A country on the west coast of Africa, known for its rich natural resources, including bauxite and gold, along with its cultural diversity.

African Nationalists

Individuals or groups in Africa advocating for national independence and self-governance, especially during the 20th century decolonization period.