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LGBT YouTubers Come Together To Show The World They're Not Afraid

"I wanted to remind people how strong of a community we are."
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HuffPost Queer Voices Editor

Over the past several years, a group of individuals identifying along the spectrum of queer and trans identity have built major followings -- and created new communities -- by using YouTube to connect with queers and straight allies all over the world.

This week, a few of them came together to make a short video in the wake of the murder of 49 of our queer brothers and sisters at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida on June 12.

Organized by YouTuber Arielle Scarcella, the powerful video sends the message that our community is not only resilient, but not afraid of living our lives openly and authentically in the face of such a horrific tragedy.

"Many people were showing reaction videos or political stances after the shooting," Scarcella told The Huffington Post. "I wanted to remind people how strong of a community we are."

The video, called "Dear World, We're Not Afraid," ends with a breathtaking shot of a benefit for Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Check it out for yourself above.

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Vigils Held In Honor Of Victims Of Orlando Nightclub Shooting
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People take part during a vigil in solidarity outside Manhattan's historic Stonewall Inn to express their support for the victims killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando in New York on June 13 ,2016. (credit:KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images)
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People hold candels and lights during a vigil in solidarity outside Manhattan's historic Stonewall Inn to express their support for the victims killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando in New York on June 13 ,2016. (credit:KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images)
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The names of shooting victims are written in chalk in a park across from the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar The Stonewall Inn on June 13, 2016 in New York City. (credit:Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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People pause in front of the iconic New York City gay and lesbian bar The Stonewall Inn to lay flowers and grieve for those killed in Orlando on June 13, 2016 in New York City. (credit:Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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People stand during a vigil outside The Stonewall Inn remembering the victims of the Orlando massacre in New York, U.S., June 13, 2016. (credit:Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)
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Chris Bartley (front) is hugged by Sam Johnson at a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse nightclub in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. June 13, 2016. (credit:Gretchen Ertl/Reuters)
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Attendees pause under a giant pride flag during a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse nightclub, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. June 13, 2016. (credit:Gretchen Ertl/Reuters)
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Congregants at All Sainst Church in Pasadena, California embrace, June 13, 2016, during a Eucharist and prayer against homophobia and gun violence held in reaction to the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. (credit:ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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People light candles during a vigil in memory of the victims of the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, at St Anne's church in the Soho district of London, June 13, 2016. (credit:Dylan MartinezReuters)
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A handwritten note is left following a candlelit vigil in memory of the victims of the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, outside St Georges Hall in Liverpool, northern England, June 13, 2016. (credit:Phil Noble/Reuters)
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Mourners embrace during a vigil, in memory of the victims of the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, at St Anne's Church in the Soho district of London, Britain June 13, 2016. (credit:Dylan Martinez/Reuters)
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Men embrace during a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, in the Soho district of London, June 13, 2016. (credit:Dylan Martinez/Reuters)
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Mourners embrace during a vigil, in memory of the victims of the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, at St Anne's Church in the Soho district of London, Britain June 13, 2016. (credit:Dylan Martinez/Reuters)
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A man touches the ground next to rainbow flags during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre on June 13, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (credit:Daniel Munoz via Getty Images)
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People light candles during a vigil for the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting, on Old Compton Street, Soho on June 13, 2016 in London, England. (credit:Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
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A general view of a candlelight vigil, for victims of the Orlando, Florida nightclub shooting, outside of the United States Consulate on June 13, 2016 in Milan, Italy. (credit:Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)
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People light candles during a vigil for the attack at the gay club in Orlando, on Monday, June 13, in Bangkok, Thailand. (credit:Dario Pignatelli/Getty Images)
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People pause during a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, in the Soho district of London, June 13, 2016. (credit:Dylan Martinez/Reuters)
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Mourners light candles placed on rainbow flag draped with a black crape outside Barcelona's city hall during a vigil at Sant Jaume Square in Barcelona on June 13, 2016. (credit:JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images)
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