Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, often known for its impact on women’s sports and the fight against sexual harassment and assault.
Wilma Rudolph with the three gold medals she won in the 1960 Olympics.
Whitney Young High School tennis player Katrina Adams at the Illinois state tennis championships on Oct. 29, 1983.
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