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Roishetta Ozane was inspired into action by the great need in her community after an onslaught of natural disasters including Hurricanes Laura and Delta and a winter freeze. Rather than charity, she ascribes to a theory of change through shared resources, explaining that “when you have you give, and when you need you receive- mutual aid is mutual.” With a focus on mutual aid, she made open call to anyone who needed assistance. Her passion and influence multiplied into a community-wide effort when others came together to help individuals and families with necessities like water, food, and shelter. Roishetta continues this grass roots movement today through the Vessel Project, an organization she formed to assist and advocate for the Southwest Louisiana community and beyond. In addition to holiday food and toy drives, hot meals for kids, and voter registration support, the Vessel Project is highly focused on environmental justice. Roishetta advocates for an increased understanding of how local industry affects the environment and the people living in it, with lower-income and minority communities disproportionately affected. The Vessel Project is intersectional in its work, considering all factors that can affect a community and its ability to thrive. Roishetta is diligent and hopeful in her activism and fight for the future, empowering people to stand up for the change they deserve.
Residency at the Museum, 2023