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The Education Amendments of 1972 marked a historic victory for civil rights. Among the Education Amendments is Title IX which states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." This Title has created equal opportunities in educational programs and activities and prohibited discrimination regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

This symposium aims to begin a larger conversation about Title IX, including its successes, faults, and how it should advance. By bringing together experts of varying backgrounds and disciplines, we aim to unpack Title IX and its 50-year history. We will analyze and discuss the impacts of Title IX on our everyday lives and how we can continue to expand Title IX in the years ahead. Thus, we are hosting this symposium to build knowledge and create an informed, respectful, and vigorous discussion about the inclusions, exclusions, and headways of Title IX.

Free and open to the public.

Zoom: bit.ly/WNE-Law-Title-lX

Viewing of the symposium will be in Room B at Blake Law Center