The day of ES Magazine’s Pride photoshoot was a special one. With 20-plus people being photographed over the course of the day, there were a number of logistical concerns. Luckily, as often happens with the queer community, anxiety soon turned to joy. The day that unfolded bloomed into a social mixer, where old friendships reignited and new ones began.
Really, it was inevitable, since everyone involved had been brought together for the same reason: LGBTQ+ Londoners who give back to their community but aren’t necessarily applauded for it. Unsung heroes, who hustle behind the scenes in order to somehow improve the lives of others, no matter how big or small their impact. In London especially, we’re incredibly fortunate that queer heroes can be found in every pocket of the city. Whether a bouncer, hairdresser, sports team, activist, or simply your primary school English teacher, we can all name people who have quietly helped us, or others, on personal journeys. And though we’d love to list them in their thousands, let’s start with the following ten…
