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Down-low, sometimes shortened to DL, is an African-American slang term [1] specifically used within the African-American community that typically refers to a sexual subculture of black men who usually identify as heterosexual but actively seek sexual encounters and relations with other men, practice gay cruising, and frequently don a specific hip-hop attire during these activities.
On the Down Low: A Journey Into the Lives of Straight Black Men Who Sleep with Men is a 2004 New York Times Bestselling non-fiction book by J. L. King. [1] [2] The book was released in hardback on April 14, 2004, through Broadway Books and details the sexual lives of African-American men who are on the "down low" or having sex with men while posing or identifying as heterosexual. [3]
E. Lynn Harris (born Everette Lynn Jeter; June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009) was an American author. [1] Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted.
Beyond the Down Low: Sex, Lies and Denial in Black America is a 2005 nonfiction book by Keith Boykin. [1] This book of essays analyzes the validity of the down low phenomenon, first publicized by J. L. King in his book On the Down Low. It covers multiple discussions about gay sexuality, the African American community, homophobia, and the spread ...
Despite a drop in the number of Black male teachers in the U.S. to 1.3% and a shifting education landscape full of culture wars and safety issues, there’s a new generation of Black men choosing ...
In the United States, down-low or DL is an African-American slang term [33] specifically used within the African-American community that typically refers to a subculture of Black men who usually identify as heterosexual but actively seek sexual encounters and relations with other men, practice gay cruising, and frequently adopt a specific hip ...
About 30% of Black men in the U.S. under age 45 voted for Trump, double the percentage he got in 2020, according to the Associated Press, which interviewed over 120,000 voters nationwide.
Black men opted for Trump by about 21%, while black women backed him at 7%, with 12% of black supporters voting for him overall — up from 8% eight years prior, according to Edison Research.