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  • "Hiding in the Walls"

    As the storyteller and co-director of this award-winning documentary "Hiding in the Walls," I expose the systemic crisis of lead poisoning, revealing how housing discrimination and economic exploitation perpetuate a devastating urban health epidemic. Through survivors', myself included, powerful narratives, the film uncovers the profound, generational impact of environmental injustice in Baltimore, MD.

  • Hair Gods

    My journey through hairstyles as a Black woman—from childhood ponytails to intricate weaves and braids—reveals how my hair tells a story of personal identity, cultural resilience, and ongoing self-discovery.

  • As Complicated As Sexuality Can Be

    A personal essay that explores my complicated relationship with sexuality and choosing my path while being honest about my desires. 

About Angel

Angel King Wilson is a Baltimore native, professor, entrepreneur, activist, and multidisciplinary artist dedicated to storytelling in its many forms. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore and is the Founder and CEO of Silent Books Publishing (SBP), a full-service self-publishing company that helps aspiring authors bring their literary visions to life.

Wilson is the author of Am I Doing This Right? and the co-director… more

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Hiding in the Walls

  • Hiding in the Walls

    I am the story teller and director and I a featured in this documentary telling my personal story.