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B. Wilson Brings Change
B. Wilson Brings Change
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Past Trainings and Events
Workshop: Metaphors on Disability (Sickle Cell) and Queerness
November 22, 2025 at 5:15pm
This workshop explores texts such as A Warm December and The Color Purple along with stories of vampires in popular media examining how their storytelling and themes reflect or parallel the lived experiences of Sickle Cell Warriors and queer/trans communities. Participants will learn key facts about Sickle Cell disease (directly from persons living with Sickle Cell) and queerness (from queer/trans people) , then engage in small-group discussions to identify shared themes such as resilience, identity, and community care as they appear across film, television, and literature.
WORKSHOP LOCATION: DRESS SHOP - SCREENING SPACE
Cinefilmu 2025 is a QTBIPOC-centered film festival featuring short film blocks and immersive installations that invite attendees to rest, celebrate, and connect in community. This event takes place at Indigenous Roots in St. Paul, MN.
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Miniseminar Part II: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Amid Rising Policy Threats
6/7/2025
B. Wilson joined Tristan Lee, Dr. Ashley Clemons, and author Tanya Gentry on this insightful panel of LGBTQIA2S+ Sickle Cell advocates to discuss the importance of raising awareness at the intersection's rare diseases and queerness.
In a talk titles Living Queer with Sickle Cell: An Autoethnography Exploring the Intersections of Invisibility B discussed their personal experiences living with Sickle Cell while being a trans-masculine non-binary person paired with insightful data on gender identity development in children and the overlapping experiences of people living Sickle Cell and trans people. They ended their talk highlighting the lack of research documenting the experiences of queer and trans people with Sickle Cell and the need for further exploration on this topic.
This event was hosted by Cayenne Wellness Center. The mission of Cayenne Wellness Center is to increase the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in California by ensuring expert, unbiased, and comprehensive care.
Black Queer Movie Night VI
5/9/25
Black Queer Movie Night is a DIY bimonthly social gathering for Black Queer people in the Twin Cities metro area curated by B. Wilson / brilyahnt peace. Founded in June 2024, it was born out of a desire to celebrate Black Queer life while strengthening and fostering community through film and discussion.
For the 6th edition of Black Queer Movie Night, we partnered with Open Screen: The Forum showcase three films by local filmmakers that highlight the richness and diversity of Black Queer life and creativity in the Twin Cities. The lineup included films from Ashli Henderson, Ibimina Dominique Thompson, and Rumay. Short discussions and a Q&A with available filmmakers followed each film.
This edition of Black Queer Movie Night was partially funded by the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans.
The Fugitive Educator Symposium
6/20/24
The Fugitive Educator Symposium, hosted by the BIPOC Educators’ Collective. centers and uplifts the voices of BIPOC educators in spaces that have historically excluded them. This event blends professional development with personal healing, fostering community-building and reflection. Educators engage in deep discussions about the challenges, joys, and resilience of their work, while reimagining education through an inclusive lens.
As a co-founder of the BIPOC Educators' Collective, B Wilson, alongside their co-founder, coined the term "Fugitive Educator." This concept expands upon Fred Moten's notion of fugitivity, exploring its relevance to BIPOC educators and their resistance within systems of oppression. The symposium included discussions on Maroon communities, drawing connections between their historical methods of resistance and how these strategies can be applied to today's educational spaces.
B played a pivotal role in shaping the symposium's framework and dynamic programming, curating and facilitating workshops that highlighted the emotional and psychological burdens BIPOC educators face while offering strategies for self-care and professional sustainability. Through their efforts, B has contributed to the creation of a vital community for educators, providing ongoing support and inspiration for BIPOC educators nationwide.
HOMELINE VISTA TRAININGS
10/15/24, 10/17/24
Over two sessions, B facilitated trainings for HOMELine VISTA members on white supremacy, multicultural organizing, and conflict engagement. The first session examined how systemic oppression shapes organizing spaces, integrating concepts from scholars like bell hooks, Fred Moten, Andrea Smith, Cherríe Mora, and Tema Okun, as well as ecological frameworks like the Three Sisters and mycelium networks to illustrate collective resilience. The second session centered conflict as a generative force, exploring ethical engagement, power dynamics, and self-regulation strategies. Throughout both trainings, participants engaged in somatic practices and reflective exercises to cultivate social-emotional awareness and adaptability. Sessions included hands-on activities such as de-escalation techniques, conflict archetype analysis, and discussions on community-based approaches to accountability and transformative justice.
GENDER JUSTICE TRANS EQUITY TRAININGS
12/12/24, 9/12/24
B collaborated with Gender Justice to facilitate Trans Equity trainings, creating spaces for learning, dialogue, and advocacy. These trainings focused on advancing understanding of transgender experiences and fostering inclusive practices across various organizations and communities. Through this partnership, B brought their expertise in education and equity to help participants develop strategies for supporting trans individuals and addressing systemic barriers to equity. Together, they worked to empower attendees to build more inclusive and affirming environments.
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Projects
BLACK MOMENTUM: Movement Building Training
B. Wilson collaborated with leaders of the Movement for Black Lives in building Black Momentum, a transformative project designed to adapt the Momentum training framework specifically for Black organizers, aiming to empower and sustain Black Liberation movements. After first encountering the Momentum training in 2015 in Milwaukee, WI, B worked closely with others across the Black organizing ecosystem to realize this vision. Black Momentum focuses on equipping Black organizers with strategies and tools to create impactful, community-driven movements. In February 2017, B co-led the inaugural training at the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island in South Carolina, fostering a powerful space for collective growth and liberation.
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BLACK WEIRDO MINNEAPOLIS
In 2014, B, under the moniker, brilyahnt Peace, collaborated with THEESatisfaction, Duaba U., and Mica Mary Jane to bring Black Weirdo to Minneapolis, creating a groundbreaking dance party and performance event that celebrated the vibrancy of non-normative forms of Blackness. Originally created by THEESatisfaction, Black Weirdo served as a platform to uplift and honor Black creativity, queerness, and joy.
The Minneapolis event brought together a diverse community to celebrate Blackness in its many forms, featuring powerful performances and an electric dance floor. B, alongside their collaborators, helped foster a space for unapologetic self-expression, connection, and liberation.
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