Title IX 50th anniversary: How one law changed women's sports forever - Sports Illustrated
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In 1972, no one dreamed a dry, 37-word clause tucked inside a new education legislation would reshape women’s sports forever. A half century later, it’s time to reflect on how far the quest for equality has come—and where it still has to go.
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Sports Illustrated's June Issue Spotlights 50th Anniversary of Title IX and How It Changed Women's Sports
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Title IX: 50 years of girl power and glory days
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Title IX Turns 50: It Changed Society—but Now It Must Go, 56% OFF
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Video: Controversial Grand Slam Celebration In NCAA Tournament - The Spun: What's Trending In The Sports World Today
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How Title IX changed college sports for women over the past 50 years
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Title IX, 50 years later: Why female athletes are still fighting for equality
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Title IX 50th anniversary: Women short-changed in major college sports
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Title IX Didn't Guarantee Black Women An Equal Playing Field
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Local producers highlight Oregon athletics legend in new NPR Title IX special program
On 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Women Celebrate Their Power & the Trailblazers Who Came Before Them
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PLAYING BY HER OWN RULES - Sports Illustrated Vault
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50 Years Of Title IX At Florida State University Florida, 40% OFF
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37 Words37 Words - Title IX history, a book and blog project by Sherry Boschert
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Title IX 50th anniversary: Women short-changed in major college sports
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The origins of Title IX: How the landmark legislation got its start 50 years ago