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Yes, Sexual Abuse of Black Boys Is a Problem — and We Need To Pay Attention

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Published Date
October, 2017
New Resources Added
August 30, 2025
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This article sheds light on the often-ignored issue of sexual abuse of Black boys, emphasizing the silence and stigma that leave survivors without acknowledgment or support. Drawing from personal accounts, including one man’s abuse at the hands of his mother and teacher, the piece underscores how sexual abuse in Black communities is frequently committed by trusted family members or authority figures, yet rarely reported.