Title IX, the federal civil rights law that protects against sex-based discrimination in schools, turns 50 in June. The US Women’s Soccer Team was just awarded equal pay with the men’s team. WMBA player Brittney Griner is still being held in Russia. Guest host Liz DiNovella talks about all this and more with sports historian Victoria Jackson.
Victoria Jackson is a sports historian. She researches the intersection of sport and society. Jackson is a clinical assistant professor of history and works with Sun Devil Athletics on a variety of initiatives and is a member of the inaugural cohort of Global Sport Scholars affiliated with the Global Sport Institute at ASU. She was a cross country and track and field athlete for UNC and ASU, a national champion for the Sun Devils at 10,000 meters, and a professional runner endorsed by Nike.
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