Black Hamptons
Black Hamptons by Carl Weber, published by Kensington on May 21, 2024, is a fiction work that explores a unique community on Long Island, New York, where affluent African Americans have vacationed for over 75 years. This edition spans 480 pages and delves into the dynamics of a neighborhood characterized by legacy families, new wealth, and the tensions that arise from their interactions. The narrative centers on the Brittons, a prominent family owning the largest minority-owned bank in the nation, and their rivalry with the Johnsons, newcomers who have quickly established themselves in the community.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of drama as the Brittons and Johnsons navigate their conflicting interests, particularly when a coveted piece of land becomes available. The story highlights themes of competition and social status, illustrating the clash between old money and new money in a setting where both families are determined to assert their dominance. With its focus on urban and street literature, Black Hamptons presents a vivid portrayal of life in this exclusive enclave, where personal ambitions and community ties intertwine.
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Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of Martha’s Vineyard, black folks here own five miles of prime beachfront. With a mix of legacy families, new money, hangers-on, and thirsty developers, drama can never be far behind in a place called . . . the BLACK HAMPTONS.
The Brittons are the owners of Amistad Bank, the nation’s largest minority-owned bank. They consider themselves the “First Family” of the Black Hamptons and have owned their estate home for three generations. Their matriarch, Carolyn Britton, and her two sons, Malcolm and Martin, are not to be played with. They truly embody the Black Hamptons’ old guard and will do whatever they feel is necessary to maintain their place at the top.
The Johnsons are relatively new to the Black Hamptons, having summered there only five years. Sometimes they still feel like outsiders, but that might be because Anthony Johnson is viewed as competition by the Brittons. He’s the handsome CEO of Sydney Tech, a company he built from the ground up. Many people consider him the most powerful man in the Black Hamptons, but don’t say that around the Britton boys.
When a piece of land comes up for sale in this exclusive community, it sparks a war between the Brittons and the Johnsons. It’s old money versus new money, and neither family seems willing to compromise. Will the tension between them shatter any hopes of a peaceful summer?
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