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J.L. King
J.L. King is an HIV/STD prevention activist, educator and author. His expertise has been cited in national publications such as The New York Times and Essence, and his television appearances have ranged from The News Hour with Jim Lehrer to Black Entertainment Television. The father of three, he lives in Chicago. His book, On the Down Low written with Karen Hunter, was a major New York Times bestseller. J.L.'s follow-up book, Coming Up From the Down Low, was published by Crown.

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Book Cover Coming Up From the Down Low
by J.L. King with Courtney Carreras

Stop the Lies, Heal the Pain, and Get the Love and Sex You Deserve. Co-authored with Courtney Carreras, this is the follow-up to the explosive New York Times Bestseller, On the Down Low.

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Book Cover On the Down Low
by J.L. King with Karen Hunter

New York Times Bestseller

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.

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