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Carl Weber (author)
Carl Weber (born 1964) is an American author, publisher, television writer and producer. He owns Urban Books, a publishing company, and formerly owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. His mystery novels were adapted into films ''The Man in 3B'' (2015), ''The Preacher's Son'' (2017), ''The Choir Director'' (2018) and ''Carl Weber's Influence, Influence'' (2020). Weber created and produced the crime family drama series ''The Family Business (American TV series), The Family Business'' (2018–present) based on his book series. In 2022 he created the crime drama series ''The Black Hamptons''. Life and career Weber is from Jamaica, Queens, Jamaica, Queens, New York. He attended Virginia State University, where he received a B.S., and the University of Virginia, where he received an MBA. He published his first book, ''Lookin' for Luv'', in 2000. ''Man on the Run'' was a ''Library Journal'' pick of the month; ''So You Call Yourself a Man'' was a ''Library Journal'' bestseller. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It has a popular large commercial and retail area, though part of the neighborhood is also residential. Jamaica is bordered by Hollis, St Albans, and Cambria Heights to the east; South Jamaica, Rochdale Village, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Springfield Gardens to the south; Laurelton and Rosedale to the southeast; Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, and Aqueduct Racetrack to the west and southwest; Briarwood to the northwest; and Kew Gardens Hills, Jamaica Hills, and Jamaica Estates to the north. Jamaica's original designation was for an area greater than the current neighborhoods, and was settled under Dutch rule in 1656. It was originally called '. Under English rule, Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"; the name is of Lenape origin and wholly unrelated to that of the country. It was the first county seat of Queens County, holding that title from 1683 to 1788, and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Books
Urban Books is a book publisher specializing in African-American topics, founded and published by Carl Weber in 2002. Imprints * Urban Soul (women's fiction, a joint venture with Kensington Books) * Urban Renaissance Books (2010) * Urban Christian Books (2007) References ''King Carl: Publisher, bookseller, novelist, family man and—oh, yeah—ladies' man'' Felicia Pride, ''Publishers Weekly ''Publishers Weekly'' (''PW'') is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers, and literary agents. Published continuously since 1872, it has carried the tagline, "The International News Magazine of ...'', January 9, 2006 ''Carl Weber Interview''at AuthorsDen, ''Conversations Magazine'', April 26, 2006 External links Official websiteUrban ChristianQ-Boro BooksStreetfiction.org - Book Reviews and Author Interviews {{Authority control Small press publishing companies Book publishing companies of the United States Publishing companies esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man In 3B
''The Man in 3B'' is a 2015 American mystery crime-thriller film directed by Trey Haley. The film is based on the novel of the same name written by ''The New York Times'' best-selling author Carl Weber. ''The Man in 3B'' stars an ensemble cast that includes Lamman Rucker, Christian Keyes, Anthony Montgomery, Robert Ri'chard, Nafessa Williams, DB Woodside, Kellita Smith, James Black, Jackée Harry, Marla Gibbs, and Billy Dee Williams. The film was released on November 6, 2015. Plot Darryl Graham moves into an apartment complex, meeting his new neighbors: Connie and Avery, who have a troubled marriage; couple Slim and Krystal, who is Avery's daughter; Ben and his son Benny; and several gossiping women. As Benny helps Darryl move into his apartment, the two become friends. Connie, who initially disbelieves the gossips when they say Darryl is the most attractive man they've ever seen, makes a fool of herself when introducing herself to him. She later encounters Darryl while e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Weber's Influence
''Carl Weber's Influence'' is a 2020 American mystery thriller film written by Carl Weber and directed by Trey Haley. It based on Weber's 2018 novel ''Influence''. The film stars Roger G. Smith, Kellita Smith, Drew Sidora, Nadine Ellis, Columbus Short, and R&B singers Anthony Hamilton and Deborah Cox. Rico Love produced original music for the movie. It follows the Hudson family, led by famed attorney Bradley Hudson, who are handed the task to defend Grammy Award-winning singer Savannah Kirby (Cox) who has been charged with the murder of her husband Kyle Kirby (Hamilton). The film was produced by Tri Destined Studios and Urban Books Media and released by BET+ on February 20, 2020, as a streamer' second original movie. It later premiered on BET Black Entertainment Television (BET) is an American basic cable channel targeting Black American audiences. It is the flagship channel of the BET Media Group, a subsidiary of Paramount Global's CBS Entertainment Group. Origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Family Business (American TV Series)
''The Family Business'' is an American crime family drama created by Carl Weber and based on his bestselling crime drama book series. Originally developed as an independent film franchise, BET produced it as a series in 2018. The series follows the Duncans, an upstanding family that owns and operates an exotic car dealership in New York. It stars Ernie Hudson and Valarie Pettiford. A spin-off '' The Family Business: New Orleans'' starring Lela Rochon has been ordered by BET+ in 2024. Cast and characters Main * Ernie Hudson as Lavernius "L.C." Duncan - L.C. Duncan is the patriarch and CEO of the Duncan Family business: Duncan Motors. Known as a no nonsense affluent businessman in the legitimate and underworld, L.C.'s reputation precedes him. However, it's finally time to sit back and enjoy life with his wife and grandchildren, so he has finally decided it's time to pass on the mantle of leadership. * Valarie Pettiford as Charlotte "Chippy" Duncan - The stunning Duncan ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Hamptons
''The Black Hamptons'' is an American drama television series created by Carl Weber and based on his novel of the same name. The series revolved around feuding New York families, the Brittons and the Johnsons. The show features an ensemble cast led by Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Elise Neal. It premiered on BET+ on August 25, 2022. On September 29, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on December 7, 2023. Premise ''The Black Hamptons'' debuted as a four-part miniseries and was based on the novel by Carl Weber. It's set in Sag Harbor, New York, a village also referred to as ''The Black Hamptons'' and focuses on two rich families, the Brittons and the Johnsons. Cast and characters *Lamman Rucker as Anthony Johnson *Vanessa Bell Calloway as Carolyn Britton *Elise Neal as Sydney Johnson *Brian J. White as Jeffery Bowen * Karon Riley as Malcom Britton *Mike Merrill as Martin Britton *Blac Chyna as Karrin * Aaron D. Spears as Sergeant Lane * Day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia State University
Virginia State University (VSU or Virginia State) is a Public university, public Historically black colleges and universities, historically Black land-grant university, land-grant university in Ettrick, Virginia, United States. Founded on , Virginia State developed as the United States's first fully state-supported four-year institution of higher learning for Black Americans. The university is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. History Virginia State University was founded on March 6, 1882, when the legislature passed a bill to charter the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a Black attorney whose offices were in Petersburg, but who lived in and represented Dinwiddie County in the General Assembly. A hostile lawsuit delayed opening day for nineteen months, until October 1, 1883. In 1902, the legislature revised the charter act to curtail the collegiate program and to change the name to Virginia Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Virginia
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a Public university#United States, public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson and contains his The Lawn, Academical Village, a World Heritage Site, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The original governing Board of Visitors included three List of presidents of the United States, U.S. presidents: Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, the latter as sitting president of the United States at the time of its foundation. As its first two Rector (academia)#United States, rectors, Presidents Jefferson and Madison played key roles in the university's foundation, with Jefferson designing both the #1800s, original courses of study and the university's #Academical Village, architecture. Located within its 1,135-acre central campus, the university is composed of eight undergraduate and three professional schools: the University of Virginia School of Law, School of Law, the University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Library Journal
''Library Journal'' is an American trade publication for librarians. It was founded in 1876 by Melvil Dewey. It reports news about the library world, emphasizing public libraries, and offers feature articles about aspects of professional practice. It also reviews library-related materials and equipment. Each year since 2008, the Journal has assessed public libraries and awarded stars in their Star Libraries program. Its "Library Journal Book Review" does pre-publication reviews of several hundred popular and academic books each month. With a circulation of approximately 100,000, ''Library Journal'' has the highest circulation of any librarianship journal, according to Ulrich's. ''Library Journal's'' original publisher was Frederick Leypoldt, whose company became R. R. Bowker. Reed International later merged into Reed Elsevier and purchased Bowker in 1985; they published ''Library Journal'' until 2010, when it was sold to Media Source Inc., owner of the Junior Library G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Programs Broadcast By BET
This is a list of current and upcoming programming on BET (Black Entertainment Television). Current programming Original programming Drama Comedy Unscripted =Docuseries= =Reality= Continuations These shows have been picked up by BET for additional seasons after having aired previous seasons on another network. Music shows * ''BET Music Playlist'' (since 1983) * ''BET International Playlist'' (since 1983) * ''Top 25 Countdown'' (2001–present) * ''Midnight Love 2'' (2005–present) * ''Top 50 Countdown'' (2005–present) * ''Rap City 2'' (2008–present) * ''Access Granted 2'' (2009–present) * ''106 & Park 2'' (2014–present) * ''Bobby Jones Gospel 2'' (2016–present) * ''Lift Every Voice 2'' (2017–present) Award shows * ''BET Awards'' (2001) * ''BET Hip Hop Awards'' (2006) * ''Soul Train Music Awards'' (2009) * ''BET Gospel Awards'' (2005) * ''NAACP Image Awards'' (2020) Acquired programming * '' Family Matters'' (2009–2014; 2023) * ''Martin'' (2015) *''The J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Pete
Eric Pete is an American author of novels and short stories. He was born in Seattle, Washington, at University of Washington hospital. He is a graduate of McNeese State University and a U.S. Army veteran. He is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, professional business fraternity. He currently resides in Texas. Bibliography His full-length works include the following: *''Real for Me'' *''Someone's In the Kitchen'' *''Gets No Love'' (Dallas Morning News best seller; Editor's pick, Black Expressions book club) *''Don't Get It Twisted'' (Essence Magazine best seller) *''Lady Sings the Cruels'' (Dallas Morning News best seller) *''Blow Your Mind'' (Editor's pick, Black Expressions book club) *''Sticks and Stones'' *''Reality Check'' *''Crushed Ice'' *''Piano In the Dark'' *''Frostbite'' *''A Cold Hard Truth'' *The Family Business *''To Paris With Love: A Family Business Novel'' *Grand Opening: A Family Business Novel He collaborated with ''New York Times'' bestselling author Carl Weber for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treasure Hernandez
Treasure (from from Greek ''thēsauros'', "treasure store") is a concentration of wealth — often originating from ancient history — that is considered lost and/or forgotten until rediscovered. Some jurisdictions legally define what constitutes treasure, such as in the British Treasure Act 1996. The phrase "blood and treasure" has been used to refer to the human and monetary costs associated with massive endeavours such as war that expend both. Searching for hidden treasure is a common theme in legend; treasure hunters do exist, and can seek lost wealth for a living. Burial Buried treasure is an important part of the popular mythos surrounding pirates. According to popular conception, pirates often buried their stolen fortunes in remote places, intending to return for them later (often with the use of treasure maps). There are three well-known stories that helped popularize the myth of buried pirate treasure: " Wolfert Webber" (1824) by Washington Irving Washing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
