Patsy Mink, 1st woman of color elected to Congress, honored with portrait on Capitol Hill
Rep. Mink was key in ensuring Title IX, signed 50 years ago, became law.
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Rep. Mink was key in ensuring Title IX, signed 50 years ago, became law.
A look back at how Sen. Birch Bayh helped the landmark legislation get its start 50 years ago.
Billie Jean King admired a portrait of Patsy Mink, considered the “Mother of Title IX,” at the U.S. Capitol on the 50th anniversary of Title IX.
Title IX is turning 50. The law forbids discrimination based on sex in education, and despite its age remains a vital piece in the ongoing push for equality, including in the LGBTQ community.
Rep. Edith Green, from Oregon, was the driving force behind the passing of Title IX in 1972. Learn more at Boston.com.