KeWee Roselle

La’Keisha “KeWee” Roselle is a co-founder of The Black Rose Collective. The creation and name were inspired by her love for soil, seed, and the soul and how it correlates to the human spirit. The symbolism behind the black rose holds true to KeWee in a significant way. Like TBRC, and why it was established, she too has overcome paralyzing obstacles and represents optimism, new beginnings, power, and hope. In 2018, KeWee was legally liberated from the carceral system after 13.5 years and knows first-hand the impacts of oppressive systems, generational incarceration, poverty, addiction, and trauma. Social forces, incarceration, and addiction devastated KeWee’s family throughout four generations and are some of the motivating factors of why she dedicates herself to the movement. “If my family and community members were properly resourced and had the tools to focus on internal healing, the trajectory of thousands of lives would have been saved because they would have been able to live in their brilliance.” Kewee’s dedication to healing generational trauma is evident in the gentle care, patience, and loving support she extends to her own little one.