Bailey focuses on West African stories and traditions, where most enslaved people in North America originated, and she shows the connections to the Gullah culture of the coastal Southeast. The original enslaved people of Roswell were largely brought from the rice plantations of coastal Georgia and Gullah descent.

Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and celebrates Black History Month. Roswell Roots aims to educate, impact, and promote cultural awareness. Programs and events focus on welcoming all community members and offer an opportunity for all ages to engage and participate.