It’s important to recognize that white movements attract white people. Or rather, white people attract white people. Similar dynamics exist with many other racial/ethnic groups in this country due to the highly segregated nature of the US. Examining this country’s racist history (and present), the social contexts of different cultures and subcultures, the demographics of poverty, and the purposes of particular social institutions will help glean some understanding of this, but that is beyond the scope of this piece.
However, individual EF! groups ought to continue to check themselves on incestuous organizing (what one might call preaching to the choir, reaching out only to the same white punks at every show or using specifically white subcultural imagery and language in promotional materials and discussions). If EF! groups don’t do this, they should not act surprised that it’s the same people or demographic of people showing up to everything. I’m not suggesting that certain people cover up their Crass tattoos or EF! groups attempt to acquire token individuals of every race and ethnicity in order to appear diverse. Instead, recognize that we have an important message that has the potential for broad appeal. Trying to keep young, white punk kids in familiar territory, physically and mentally, should not hinder sharing our strategies and values. That, or just accept that yours is a small group with a few of your friends who, if you are white, are probably white, too.

— Practical Ideas for an anti-racist radical ecological movement

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