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Sia’s ‘The Greatest’ music video pays tribute to Orlando victims

13-year-old dancer Maddie Ziegler returns

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(Maddie Ziegler in 'The Greatest.' Screenshot via YouTube.)

(Maddie Ziegler in ‘The Greatest.’ Screenshot via YouTube.)

Sia has released an emotional tribute to the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando in the form of the new music video “The Greatest.”

Maddie Ziegler returns to yet another Sia project, the 13-year-old dancer has already appeared in Sia’s videos for “Chandelier,” “Elastic Heart,” “Big Girls Cry” and “Cheap Thrills,” but this time, is joined by 49 other dancers.

The video begins with the hashtag #WeAreYourChildren appearing on a blank screen before Ziegler is seen wiping rainbows across her cheeks. She begins to cry over a group of dancers laying down on the floor. Ziegler then leads the dancers into an energy-filled dance throughout the building.

The end scene shows the dancers suddenly drop to the ground revealing what appears to be bullet holes in the wall behind them.

Kendrick Lamar also contributed to the track although his verse is omitted from the video.

Matt Moseley, a dancer from the video, posted a screenshot from the project with the caption “Humbled to be a part of this video. Thank you @siathisisacting. 49 beautiful lives lost. This is for you. #WeAreYourChildren.”

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PHOTOS: New York City Pride Parade

Annual LGBTQ march held in Manhattan

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The 2024 New York City Pride Parade was held on June 30. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 2024 New York City Pride Parade wound through the streets of Manhattan and past the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday, June 30.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fourth annual LGBTQ march and festival held in Virginia town

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The 2024 Fredericksburg Pride March wound through the streets of Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride

Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

The senior living and healthcare organization Goodwin Living held its fourth annual community Pride march around its Bailey’s Crossroads campus in Falls Church, Va. with residents, friends and supporters on Tuesday, June 25. Following the march, a drag brunch was held with performances by drag artists of SADBrunch: Crimsyn, Sapphire Dupree and Evon Dior Michelle.

(Photos courtesy of Goodwin Living)

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