Mr. Wilson was born in Newark, New Jersey at the end of World War II. His early fascination and interest in theater, poetry, gospel music, and the fine arts was guided by his mother, the late Evangelist Dorothy M. Outlaw-Sloan Wilson, who was a singer, member of The Church of God and Saints of Christ, and hosted a popular Radio Program for WNJR Newark Radio in the 50’s. Mr. Wilson’s credits the exposure and experience he gained at his mother’s side for motivating him to embrace a career in the arts leading to community outreach, theater, and Arts Education over forty years.