Title IX spotlight: Hall of fame ref June Courteau
As the celebration of Title IX continues with the upcoming NCAA Women's Final Four basketball tournament, FOX 9 spotlights St. Paul native June Courteau – one of the most respected officials in the history of women’s basketball.
The pioneers that paved the way for girls’ sports in Minnesota
In the early 1900s, girls sports were quite common at Minnesota schools. But, in the 1930s, attitudes changes, creating a decades long gap where girls sports weren't allowed.
Even after Title IX passed, the fight for women's sports didn't end
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The landmark law passed in 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
The pioneers that paved the way for girls? sports in Minnesota
With the Women?s Final Four in Minneapolis this weekend and this year being the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, we?re exploring the history of girls and women?s sports in Minnesota and highlighting the people who paved the way for women?s rights to play.
Even after Title IX passed, the fight for women's sports didn't end
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The landmark law passed in 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
Title IX 50th Anniversary: I Am
FOX 9 collaborated with athletes of all ages and accomplishments to bring the meaning of Title IX to life.
Title IX 50th Anniversary: I Am
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with generations of female athletes identifying themselves as fierce competitors who deserve the same opportunities as their male counterparts. FOX 9 collaborated with several athletes, including women honored by Minnesota Sports and Events for their contributions to women's athletics.
Former U of M gymnast sues school for eliminating sport
The suit claims the decision to drop three men?s sports, including gymnastics, is sex discrimination in violation of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and a violation of Title IX.
Women file Title IX lawsuit against St. Cloud State University
After the school moved to cut several programs, a group of female athletes filed a Title IX lawsuit against St. Cloud State University.
Judge hears St. Cloud State Title IX case
A federal judge will decide whether a lawsuit filed by a group of college athletes can be certified as a class action lawsuit. It's a Title IX lawsuit brought by six women athletes at St. Cloud State University after their sports teams were cut to save money.