Opinion: Why are white people running some organizations for people of color?

Who is really behind the Black Agenda? (Photo of professors marching at commencement ceremonies in 1960's - from A&M College yearbook)

In a conversation with another person of color yesterday, she asked that I contemplate doing an article about white people "running" organizations that are intended to benefit people of color. Most of the following ideas came from her, but I totally agree.

We both agreed that it may be an attempt to dilute or hijack the agenda to advance the black community. 

A lot of people are well meaning, but even Malcolm X said whites were not welcome to enter into the Black Muslim organization. I guess his opinion changed a little bit when he went to Mecca, however, we need to make sure "our" organizations are not suspiciously run by well-meaning conservatives who do not believe in affirmative action and are focused on matters not dealing with major life problems facing the disadvantaged. 

Malcolm stated that whites in Mecca were “so different from American whites.”

Many  organizations, like the NAACP and other quickly organized advocacy groups, have half black/half white members at "invitation only" meetings. Some are led and funded by whites. The black leaders who are possibly "window dressing" are often elderly. 

We need to move together, but often white conservatives under the banner of progressive intention halt recommendations to get behind protests or speak out, blaming it on national committees or organization protocol. Lukewarm topics are focused on, and no constructive change happens. Messages are controlled and are not transparent. 

We should be suspicious of leadership and agendas made by others.
That's how good movements are sabotaged.

We should ask ourselves, "Who Speaks for the Negro??? "
https://whospeaks.library.vanderbilt.edu/

Through it all, we are reminded how we must be strong and how we must remain vigilant.