J. Poindexter, Colored

Through the eyes of Jefferson Exodus Poindexter, a quick‑witted Black servant turned reluctant chronicler, the story unfolds as a lively notebook of early‑twentieth‑century America. He sketches his sudden leap from a quiet Southern plantation to the bustling streets of New York, recording the absurdities of Prohibition, the quirks of a retiring judge, and the clamor of a city that never quite fits his Southern sensibilities. The narration is peppered with slang, anecdotes, and the gentle sarcasm of a man who knows how to turn everyday mishaps into sharp observations.

The collection moves from the dusty lanes of “Down Yonder” to the glitter of Manhattan’s “Gold Coast,” then back to country scenes and hidden “Dark Secrets.” Each chapter feels like a stand‑alone episode—whether it’s a witty take on business deals, a glimpse of Harlem’s rising culture, or a humorous flirtation with foreign travel. Readers get a portrait of a transitional era, told with warmth, humor, and a voice that never loses its authentic, conversational cadence.