Munroe Bergdorf

GAY TIMES Honour for British Community Trailblazer presented by Sensodyne

Munroe Bergdorf doesn’t fall for cultural ventriloquism. If anything, the British activist can spot pseudo-political ideas a mile out, especially ones that don’t serve the trans community. It’s midweek and the model is decked out in glam as she cordially reels off an affectionate response about her community: “Everything I do comes back to my community. Whether that’s women, trans people, or Black people, my community has always empowered me during times I felt unsure about myself.” Between impassioned sentences, Munroe breaks into a smile taking the time to introduce her hairless pet cat, Gigi, before slipping back into her message. “As a marginalized person in this country, we grow up in a culture that we are told is not inherently ours,” she continues. “It’s amazing to receive a GAY TIMES Honour highlighting the work that I’ve done because it’s always been geared