Root of Soul: J19th Fest is an immersive, two day festival to celebrate African American emancipation and the vibrant culture that grew from that celebratory event. This fun, unifying festival will educate, uplift, and reaffirm pride in African American attendees, while allowing its host, Grace Impact Development Center (GIDC), to create an economic engine to fund local nonprofits and initiatives empowering the Berkeley County and Greater Charleston community.