Spoken Word: Yts on the Moon

About this episode

Morgan Gray delivers a spoken word piece addressing the contrast between space exploration and societal inequalities.

In this gripping episode of the Afrocentric Podcast, Morgan Gray delivers “Yts on the Moon,” a modern spoken word reinterpretation inspired by Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic critique of inequality- Whitey on the Moon. With a steady, unfiltered voice, this piece draws a stark line between the spectacle of space exploration and the lived reality of rising rent, broken healthcare systems, and economic strain in everyday communities. Weaving in references to private space flights, celebrity astronauts, and livestreamed launches, Morgan reframes a timeless question: how can society reach for the stars while so many are still struggling to survive on the ground? Bold, reflective, and unapologetically grounded, this episode invites listeners to confront the imbalance between progress and justice in the modern age.

People in this episode

Host: Morgan Gray

Topics covered

• spoken word
• inequality
• space exploration
• economic strain
• social justice
• community issues

Keywords

• spoken word
• inequality
• space exploration
• economic issues
• social justice
• community
• Gil Scott-Heron

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gil Scott-Heron

Books & works: Yts on the Moon, Whitey on the Moon

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