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The article discusses survey and group exhibitions of black art in Great Britain and the U.S. The author reflects on exhibitions such as "Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power" at Tate Modern to discuss topics including the work of African-American artists in the 1960s, the political aspects of exhibitions, and the book "Roots & Culture: Cultural Politics in the Making of Black Britain" by Eddie Chambers.

The author comments on the racism at the decibel awards of the Arts Council England (ACE) for offering the awards only to artists based in Great Britain who are of Asian, black African or black Caribbean descent. The author argues that the racial exclusivity discriminates against white artists. The author also questions the policy of ACE in giving these awards on the basis of the Race Relations Act. The author criticizes the ACE for separating ethnic communities through its inverted racism.