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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