He discusses his volunteer work with neighborhood associations in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood in Charleston and Harlem in New York City. Along with rave venues, he describes gay bars including Treehouse, A.C.'s, and The Arcade. Sparks attended the College of Charleston in the early 1990s and speaks of coming out in Charleston into an exciting and accepting environment, then detailing his experiences in the rave scene. He describes growing up in a liberal family in Atlanta, Georgia, and his difficulties and successes in high school.
Date: Description: Cator Sparks (pronouns: he/him), white board president of LGBTQ youth organization We Are Family, discusses his life as a gay man and his volunteer and professional work.
