Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Spoken Word and Political Consciousness

Gil Scott-Heron (1949–2011) was an American poet, musician, and activist, best known for his fusion of spoken word, jazz, soul, and funk to address social and political issues. His work laid the foundation for hip-hop and rap, influencing generations of artists.

This piece of spoken word poetry is a critique of the white-centered educational system, in particular, the way public school’s teach “history,”