Spoken Word: Yts on the Moon

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.