EVENT RECAP
W.G.S.T.S #014
Men's Mental Health Edition
Event Reflection
On Monday June, 30, Founder, Supreme "Sahmra" Divinity hosted a powerful night of solidarity and creative expression with the help of special guest Co-Host Justin Young and the
#WGSTS community collective.
In honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness we wanted to give the Men in our community an opportunity to feel and be felt, to be seen, and to be heard.
The gathering not only encouraged open dialogue but also celebrated vulnerability as strength. Our featured male guests brought their own voices and stories to the forefront—spotlighting perspectives that brought understanding to our peers.
Keep scrolling to learn more about who they are down below.
Voices That Moved The Room
Meet Our Special Guests
#WGSTSFAMILY,
Allow us to into introduce the Men who brought truth, power, and vulnerability to the mic here at #WGSTS on June 30, 2025. Sharing their stories, poems, and insights—These men have left a lasting impact on everyone in the space.
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Musician and Curator
Dwayne Keith
Musician and Curator, Dwayne Keith brings his roots of Gospel, Hip-hop, and Jazz to each performance.
Over the past three years Dwayne has created a new scene in Hartford, CT. By using his growing platform, he cultivates opportunities to spotlight CT’s culture of BIPOC creatives.
If DK has an event in your city, be sure to attend! These evoking experiences leave you feeling uplifted, intrigued, and loved
Poet/Curator/Facilitator
Sharmont "Influence" Little
Sharmont served as coach of the champions of the 2025 Connecticut Poetry Slam, Verbal Slap, and the youth team The Word.
'Influence' is the inaugural Poet Laureate and Artist of the Year for New Haven, Connecticut.
In addition to his accomplishments in the arts, Influence has dedicated over 10 years to the field of mental health and nursing.
Poet and Rapper
Johnny "Infinite" Sensei
Johnny Sensei, is a Poet & Rapper from New Haven, Connecticut. As a young child, he knew hip hop was special, it was his first true love. Through The Wire, 21 Questions, Dirt Off Your Shoulder. These are the songs that unknowingly shaped me as he aged. He says, “The English language is so limitless and I love to bend it to my will based on how I feel at any given moment.” When he’s able to impact the world on a larger scale, he’ll never forget the purpose and goal of his gift, which is to inspire and lead others.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marquet Sutton
Mr.Sutton has worn many hats in the mental health and social work arena (i.e: DCF Social Worker and Mental Health Assist in IICAPS - In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Services).
In 2019, Sutton earned his master's degree in clinical Mental health Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. He currently holds a position as Mental Health Consultant for Yale University, and founded Empowerment and Enrichment LLC to offer mentorship services for families.
Tre "Pyro" Brown
Also known as Pyro is a native of New Britain CT. His journey with poetry started at the age of 8. He’s the author of 22 spoken word books, a drummer, DJ, producer, and philanthropist.
Pyro’s main goal is to empower and inspire everyone one poem at a time, reminding everyone to never let the flame go out without leaving it all on the stage. Pyro is the DJ for Museum of Poets and a member of Poet Now Loading; he has hit poetry stages in Connecticut, Dallas/Fort Worth Texas, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Houston Texas, Washington DC, Springfield Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Providence Rhode Island, and will be featured in a poetry show in London England in the fall of 2025.