In this powerful and emotional video, Stacey shares his incredible journey of surviving HIV against all odds. From the shock of diagnosis to the struggles of treatment, Stacey takes you through his personal experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way. If you or someone you know is living with HIV, this video is for you. Get ready to be inspired by this story of resilience, hope, and determination. Stacey also shares what the impacts of HIV were on and within the gay community. From an insider perspective, watching friends pass away, segregated medical treatments, to the media and public's harsh treatment and targeting the gay community as a scapegoat. Stacey “The Light” Stokes is a professional dancer and hair stylist working out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Recognized as “Mama Stacey” within the local club-dance community, he has been an active participant and contributor of the House community since the 80’s. He is the type of dancer that likes to mix a variety of styles together to create his own. A lover of all types of music, Stacey feels a special connection to House. This passion has solidified dance as a lifelong endeavor. When lost in the moment, Stacey is the embodiment of House dance at its core…raw, soulful, and a force to be reckoned with. As a runway extraordinaire, he has walked balls and has twice snatched the European Runway grand prize and recognized for the leadership award in 2019. As a Founding Mother of a House, Stacey's wisdom, perspective, and experience has helped guide House children both on and off the dance floor. Mama Stacey also enjoys working with the Bay Area LBGTQ community. In one of his most recent accomplishments, Mama Stacey has performed at the 2021 and 2022 “Holiday Gaeity,” a Vogue variety show at the San Francisco Symphony. He is one of the first ever Gay, Black men to Vogue on this stage! Mama Stacey’s motto, “Live your life and love the life you live!” Follow Stacey ------------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/staceythelightstokes Get Enculturated! --------------------------------------------- FB: https://www.facebook.com/enculturationpodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/enculturationpodcast HP: http://www.enculturationpodcast.com TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@enculturationpodcast