Which term applies to African American men who present themselves publicly as heterosexual but secretly have sex with other men?

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Which term applies to African American men who present themselves publicly as heterosexual but secretly have sex with other men?​

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"The down low" is a term that refers to African American men who identify as heterosexual and are often married or have girlfriends, but engage in sexual activity with other men in secret. The term gained popularity in the early 2000s with the publication of a book titled "On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Men" by J.L. King.

Which Term Applies to African American Men Who Present Themselves