because our government consider us right-wing extremists. reporter: henry joined the texas knights after meeting people at right-wing political rallies. you think your culture is better than the others? absolutely. absolutely. reporter: no question? no question. reporter: blacks hispanics, asians are lesser people? yes, i do. reporter: director of the center for the study of hate and extremism. he said despite efforts to recruit new members the group is a disappearing relic. the klan is not a player. they re masters of smoke and mirrors of trying to appear important, of trying to appear active and appear bigger when in fact they re not. reporter: levin says in its heyday of the 20s. the ku klux klan was deeply engrand in american society with nearly 5 million members including elected officials.