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Albert Phillips Jr. is a Baltimore-born writer, educator, and youth advocate whose work lives at the intersection of creative writing, education, and youth development. A product of Baltimore City Public Schools, he brings both lived experience and academic training to his work, holding degrees from Baltimore City Community College, Morgan State University, and Johns Hopkins University. He is currently an MFA candidate in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts at the University of Baltimore.

Albert is the Program Director at CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth, where he leads initiatives that help young writers amplify their voices through publication, writing training, and leadership opportunities.

As the Founder & CEO of Free Black Mind Educational Group, Albert designs culturally relevant resources and experiences that equip Black youth with the skills, confidence, and critical awareness needed to navigate education and the workforce. His work has reached hundreds of young people nationwide.

An acclaimed author, Albert’s debut book, Y’all Hiring? The Black Teen’s Guide to Navigating Employment, is now used by thousands of youth and youth-serving programs across the country as a trusted resource for workforce readiness. His second book, Where You From? Tales of Sandtown, was released in October 2025 and continues his exploration of place, identity, and coming of age in Baltimore. In recognition of his impact, Albert received a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Brandon Scott for his commitment to authentic storytelling and uplifting Baltimore’s communities. Known for his ability to connect across generations, Albert frequently facilitates workshops, speaks at schools and community events, and collaborates with local and national partners to elevate youth voices.

Outside of his professional work, he enjoys building community through storytelling, supporting local creatives, and continuing to document the stories that shaped him. Albert’s writing has been featured in Black Enterprise, Grub Street, The Afro, Baltimore Fishbowl, and various other online and print publications.

Angel King Wilson is a Baltimore native, 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 a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from West Virginia Wesleyan College, where she also minored in English and Gender Studies.

Wilson is the Founder and Editorial Director of Silent Books Publishing (SBP), a full-service self-publishing company committed to helping aspiring authors bring their literary visions to life. Under her leadership, SBP has published and distributed over 20 titles, with books proudly featured in independent bookstores, libraries, and BWI Airport.

She is the author of Am I Doing This Right? and the co-director of the award-winning film Hiding in the Walls, which has been showcased at festivals including the Black Girls Rock Film Fest and the Maryland International Film Festival. Her creative work—both on the page and on screen—has been studied at institutions such as Morgan State University, Towson University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Through her writing, publishing work, and filmmaking, Angel King Wilson continues to amplify underrepresented voices and narratives, ensuring that powerful stories not only get told, but get seen, read, and remembered.