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A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men
Harlem Moon
April 2005
On Sale: April 5, 2005
208 pages
ISBN: 076791399X
EAN: 9780767913997
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Non-Fiction Memoir
A bold exposé of the controversial secret that has
potentially dire consequences in many African American
communities
Delivering the first frank and thorough
investigation of life “on the down low” (the DL), J. L. King
exposes a closeted culture of sex between black men who lead
“straight” lives. King explores his own past as a DL man,
and the path that led him to let go of the lies and bring
forth a message that can promote emotional healing and open
discussions about relationships, sex, sexuality, and health
in the black community.
Providing a long-overdue wake-up
call, J. L. King bravely puts the spotlight on a topic that
has until now remained dangerously taboo. Drawn from
hundreds of interviews, statistics, and the author’s
firsthand knowledge of DL behavior, On the Down Low
reveals the warning signs African American women need to
know. King also discusses the potential health consequences
of having unprotected sex, as African American women
represent an alarming 64 percent of new HIV infections.
Volatile yet vital, On the Down Low is sure to be one
of the most talked-about books of the year.
“A survey by
the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta found that nearly
a quarter of black HIV-positive men who had sex with men
consider themselves heterosexual.”
—Essence
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