Profile of Farrakhan's aide

October 16, 1997
Web posted at: 2:31 p.m. EDT (1831 GMT)

(CNN) -- One of the most influential leaders of the Nation of Islam is the former leader of the NAACP who was fired amid a sex-discrimination suit scandal. Benjamin Chavis now has a new name -- Benjamin Muhammad -- and in many ways, a new reputation.

CNN's Gary Tuchman presents a look at Louis Farrakhan's right-hand man.

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