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

Yes, Sexual Abuse of Black Boys Is a Problem — and We Need To Pay Attention
We’re just coming to terms with talking about sexual abuse at all. But our sons have been missing from the conversation — and the outrage.
Garfield Hylton
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7 min read·
Oct 23, 2017
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Photo: Rushay Booysen/EyeEm/Getty ImagesTrigger warning: This story features accounts of child sexual abuse and rape.
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Written by Garfield Hylton
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Medium Creator Fellow. Award-winning TV news journalist. Freelance writer. Mad question asker.
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