The RideJimmy’s reputation in Greenwood changed on a daily basis. At first, most classified him as a mysterious visitor. Next, as someone who abandoned his race but wanted a taste of what he missed. His trip to White Tulsa, however, made him either a symbol of strength or conflict, depending on inclinations and views. The residents of Deep Greenwood offered nods of approval and sneers of disdain as he walked the streets. The mystery no longer existed. James Montgomery was a known entity and no one lacked an opinion.
O. B. Mann stood outside his business arranging street displays and picked up the buzz that preceded Jimmy. Once in view, he said, “Hey, some story about you going around. Either you’re real brave or awful stupid. Which is it?”
“Well, I’d like to say brave, but the true answe
