On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the White House hosted a roundtable to celebrate the 37th anniversary of Title IX and discuss the past, present and future of the historic legislation. It was the first event of its kind since the legislation was enacted in 1972.
The discussion, facilitated by Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, was also attended by Foundation founder Billie Jean King, first Foundation President Donna de Varona, former Foundation President Dominique Dawes, current President Jessica Mendoza, Foundation Government Liaison and former Trustee Lillian Greene-Chamberlain, Ph.D., and CEO Karen Durkin. Former Indiana Senator Birch Bayh, considered the “Father of Title IX” because of his close involvement with the bill, was in attendance to show his support of 37 and many more years of progress. Additionally, 30 local high-school girls, the existing face of Title IX, were present in the audience and were asked to pose questions and share their experiences with the panel.
View the post-roundtable press conference featuring Billie Jean King and other notable female athletes HERE.
