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On the Down Low
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On the Down Low (2005) (edit title/settings)

A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men

by J. L. King (Author) (edit contributors)

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Delivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life "on the down low," (the D.L.) J. L. King exposes a closeted culture of sex between black men who lead “straight” lives. The trend is proving to have skyrocketing health consequences for wives and girlfriends unwittingly caught in... read more

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  • Nigel: Nigel was an attractive seventeen year old Student. He was 6'3" tall, and he weighed in at 180 pounds. He was an only child, who had planned to attend Howard University in Wash., D.C. after he graduated from high school. Unforunately, he contracted AIDS, through sexual relations with an older man that he trusted as his friend, and he died of AIDS before he could enroll in Howard University.
  • Frank: Frank was mentoring Nigel, and he treated him as a brother.
  • Melvin: Melvin was an older man that the Author met at his Church, who took him under his wing, and ultimately, he was the cause of young King's divorce from his wife.
  • Brenda: Brenda was King's High School Sweetheart, whom he married.
  • Andrew: Add a description of this character.
  • Mike
  • Deon
  • Kyle
  • Gary
  • Mcrae
  • Greg
  • Todd
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First Sentence edit see section history

I spotted this brother from my pew, ten rows back.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. On the DL
2. "But I'm Not Guy!"
3. Was My Marriage a Lie?
4. She Can't compete with him
5. I Love the Ladies Too
6."Oh God!"
7. The Black Church
8. To Serve and not Protect
9. The criminal Justice System
10.Talking To Our Youth About Sex is Key
11. Tops and Bottoms
12. The Signs
13. Down Low Behavior Types
14. Making Connections on the Down LOw
15. A Need to Protect our selves and Others
16. No More Secrets
17. Your Opinion Matters
18. Women Still Want A Relationship
Acknowledgements

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  1. J. L. King (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Country: USA
Publication Date: 4/5/2005
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 208

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