"The Train From Washington" by Gil Scott-Heron is a song that addresses the broken promises and disappointment faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction period in the United States
Gil Scott-Heron's song "Explanations" discusses the frustration and exasperation of constantly having to provide explanations and justifications for one's actions
"The Ghetto Code (Dot Dot Dit Dit Dot Dot Dash)" by Gil Scott-Heron is a spoken word piece that explores the concept of communication and the struggles faced by black communities
Gil Scott-Heron's song "Black History / The World" is a critique of the distortion and erasure of African history and the negative portrayal of African cultures by the Western world