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Soccer legend Briana Scurry speaks out for LGBTQ+ rights at AFCRA event
By Katie Burkholder at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
On June 29, soccer fans and LGBTQ+ leaders gathered at State Farm Arena for “Pride on the Pitch,” a conversation between Athlete Ally founder Hudson Taylor and two-time Olympic gold medalist Briana Scurry.
The event was hosted by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) in honor ...
Key takeaway The event was hosted by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? On June 29, soccer fans and LGBTQ+ leaders gathered at State Farm Arena for “Pride on the Pitch,” a conversation between Athlete Ally founder Hudson Taylor and two-time Olympic gold medalist Briana Scurry.
The event was hosted by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) in honor ...
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