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Here's the queer history behind the TikTok Gen X Parents '80s dance challenge blowing up your timeline

TikTok has Gen X parents dancing carefree like it's the 1980s, but the synth-pop song "Smalltown Boy" from gay trio Bronski Beat, which plays over all the videos, was a lifeline for queer people of the era.

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Meet the Gay Man Behind the Blue Shirt Guy Viral Dances

On Instagram and TikTok, his dance moves have racked up millions of views worldwide.

Babysitter Slaps Boy for Dancing, Uses Antigay Slur

After a clip of the slap went viral, the mother released a video revealing that law enforcement was involved.

'A Chorus Line' 2006 Revival Cast High-Kicks in Unison at Home

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Watch these brothers step up after their dad refused to attend their sister's queer wedding

After one bride's father refused to attend or take part in her wedding, her brothers decided to fill his role instead.

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Queer Prom Targeted by Far-Right Influencers and Lawmakers

The attacks seem to have started after the anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok went after the prom.

White House Blasts Online Harassment of Federal Employee by Hate Group Libs of TikTok

Libs of TikTok sent random tweet after random tweet targeting a spokesperson for the Department of the Interior.

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Siwa made the remarks in a recent interview where she compared the word "lesbian" to "moist."

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Known on social media as “Noor BM,” 23-year-old Noor Alsaffar had over 370,000 followers collectively on Instagram and TikTok.

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The internet had plenty of unkind words about the man who stole his 15 minutes of fame.

New York City's hate-crimes unit is investigating.

On Instagram and TikTok, his dance moves have racked up millions of views worldwide.

TikTok has Gen X parents dancing carefree like it's the 1980s, but the synth-pop song "Smalltown Boy" from gay trio Bronski Beat, which plays over all the videos, was a lifeline for queer people of the era.

After a clip of the slap went viral, the mother released a video revealing that law enforcement was involved.

There have been plenty of virtual harmonies, but this may be the first en masse choreographed piece.

He's got a habit of breaking records.

Beyoncé has already made history in the music industry, now she's the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country chart.

The state's Department of Health and its Department of Education have pushed to restrict trans rights.

Chris Mosier twerks, Blair Imani talks, and Alyssa Edwards dances for LGBTQ+ folks September 12-13, during TAIMI Talks -- their first weekend-long, in-app streaming event.

After one bride's father refused to attend or take part in her wedding, her brothers decided to fill his role instead.

When it comes to celeb lap dances, Troye has great taste.

The wildly popular platform needs to do more to remove the hate, says a new study by a U.K. think tank.

When police got to the apartment, authorities said the boyfriend told officers that Teasley was "sleeping" on the couch.

Some naysayers on social media criticized the romantic gesture but love still wins.

She has over 10 million followers, is a recording artist and an advocate for body positivity, and she's only just begun

The attacks seem to have started after the anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok went after the prom.

Libs of TikTok sent random tweet after random tweet targeting a spokesperson for the Department of the Interior.

Siwa made the remarks in a recent interview where she compared the word "lesbian" to "moist."

Known on social media as “Noor BM,” 23-year-old Noor Alsaffar had over 370,000 followers collectively on Instagram and TikTok.

“Call him ‘Daddy’ while I holler man, that boy so damn good looking,” a portion of the lyrics go.