Feel out of the loop? Let’s reel you back in with the scoop on what was happening in the LGBTQ+ community in July…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras releases 2022-2025 strategic plan

Setting out the organisation’s vision, purpose and the positive changes it aims to achieve over the next three years, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) has released its strategic plan for 2022-2025.

Read the article from the Australian Pride Network.

Beyonce dedicates new album Renaissance to late gay uncle

Prior to the album’s launch, Beyoncé confirmed that the album is dedicated to her family, particularly her late gay uncle Johnny. Beyoncé has previously spoken about her Uncle Johnny, who tragically lost his battle with AIDS, when she and Jay-Z were honoured with the GLAAD Vanguard Award for allyship in 2019.

Read the article from QNews.

Berlin mosque becomes ‘first in Germany’ to fly LGBTQ+ Pride flag

The Ibn Rushd-Goethe mosque is said to be the first in Germany to fly the rainbow flag in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Read the article from Gay Times UK.

Black Rainbow launches webinar to support LGBTQ+SB community

Recently, Black Rainbow conducted a study on the impact of the pandemic on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB community. To commemorate the release of the study, Black Rainbow is launching a series of bi-monthly online professional development courses.

Read the article from QNews.