Atlantis Narcisse launched 'Save Our Sisters United'
Atlantis Narcisse started Save Our Sisters United in 2016. It's a nonprofit that empowers trans women of color while providing a space to belong."It took me 15 years to get a job as Atlantis, even though I have college education, excellent work resume," she said.
That led her to launch Save Our Sisters United in 2016, a nonprofit empowering trans women of color while providing a space to belong. It's work that hasn't gone unnoticed by the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.It's a partnership she takes great pride in as this year's recipient of the Chamber's Community Legacy Award.
"I never came into it to be seen in the matter to get accolades," she said."But now I am glad that now I am no longer a silhouette in the corner. People will see your body of work and celebrate that, but not understand it's the body that's doing the work that needs to be celebrated."
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