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We Belong Here: Title IX

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Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the federal legislation that unintentionally helped bring equality to sports, the We Belong Here 30-foot display case illuminates three athletes’ stories while a large mural and access to digital content expand the narrative with additional accomplishments and struggles. This highlights case looks at the long trajectory of struggle for equal opportunity in sports that began long before the watershed legislation and athletes’ continuing journey with a law that is constantly evolving.


3d model of Elena Delle Donne model Nike basketball shoes given to Adi Topolosky for her advocacy for gender equality in women's sports

Elena Delle Donne model Nike basketball shoes given to Adi Topolosky for her advocacy for gender equality in women's sports

3d model of Black belt worn by Kayla Harrison when she won a gold medal in judo during the 2012 London Olympic Games

Black belt worn by Kayla Harrison when she won a gold medal in judo during the 2012 London Olympic Games

3d model of Foot prosthetic worn by Amy Purdy during the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games

Foot prosthetic worn by Amy Purdy during the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games

3d model of Tennis Racquet, used by Althea Gibson

Tennis Racquet, used by Althea Gibson

3d model of Baseball, signed by members of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League

Baseball, signed by members of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League

3d model of Ice Skating Costume, worn by Kristi Yamaguchi

Ice Skating Costume, worn by Kristi Yamaguchi

3d model of Tennis Dress, worn by Billie Jean King during the "Battle of the Sexes"

Tennis Dress, worn by Billie Jean King during the "Battle of the Sexes"

3d model of Jacket worn by gymnast Amy Cohen while at Brown University

Jacket worn by gymnast Amy Cohen while at Brown University

3d model of Race bib worn by Amy Purdy at the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games

Race bib worn by Amy Purdy at the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games

3d model of USA basketball jersey and shorts worn by Rebecca Lobo

USA basketball jersey and shorts worn by Rebecca Lobo

3d model of Tennis Outfit, Worn by Althea Gibson

Tennis Outfit, Worn by Althea Gibson

3d model of Olympic Gymnastics Leotard, worn by Dominique Dawes

Olympic Gymnastics Leotard, worn by Dominique Dawes

3d model of Sims Team Jersey worn by Cindy Whitehead

Sims Team Jersey worn by Cindy Whitehead

3d model of Baseball Uniform worn by Esther Lozoya of the Hollywood Bloomer Girls

Baseball Uniform worn by Esther Lozoya of the Hollywood Bloomer Girls

3d model of U.S. National Team Soccer Jersey, worn by Mia Hamm

U.S. National Team Soccer Jersey, worn by Mia Hamm

3d model of Chest binder worn by professional skateboarder Leo Baker

Chest binder worn by professional skateboarder Leo Baker

3d model of Auto Racing Suit worn by Janet Guthrie in the Indianapolis 500, 1978

Auto Racing Suit worn by Janet Guthrie in the Indianapolis 500, 1978

3d model of Basketball jersey, Sue Bird of the 2012 Women's Olympic Basketball Team

Basketball jersey, Sue Bird of the 2012 Women's Olympic Basketball Team

3d model of Track jersey worn by Carmelita Jeter as a member of the 2012 Women's Olympic 400 relay team

Track jersey worn by Carmelita Jeter as a member of the 2012 Women's Olympic 400 relay team

3d model of Basketball Uniform, 1922-1924

Basketball Uniform, 1922-1924

3d model of Jersey worn by Gotham Girl Roller Derby athlete Suzy Hotrod

Jersey worn by Gotham Girl Roller Derby athlete Suzy Hotrod

3d model of Tennis Jacket worn by Renee Richards as a member of the New Orleans Sunbelt Nets

Tennis Jacket worn by Renee Richards as a member of the New Orleans Sunbelt Nets

3d model of Blazer, skirts, and scarf used by a member of the

Blazer, skirts, and scarf used by a member of the

3d model of Baseball dress worn by Joyce Westerman of the Peoria Redwings of the All American Girls Baseball League

Baseball dress worn by Joyce Westerman of the Peoria Redwings of the All American Girls Baseball League

3d model of Body Suit worn by a Member of the Raybestos Brakettes Softball Team, 1959

Body Suit worn by a Member of the Raybestos Brakettes Softball Team, 1959

3d model of Soccer jersey worn by a member of the girls Los Jets soccer team from Jordan-Matthews High School

Soccer jersey worn by a member of the girls Los Jets soccer team from Jordan-Matthews High School

3d model of Gym Suit uniform worn at Alhambra High School

Gym Suit uniform worn at Alhambra High School

3d model of gymnasium suit, 3-piece

gymnasium suit, 3-piece

3d model of Medal Ceremony jersey from 2019 Women's World Cup Final worn by Kelley O'Hara

Medal Ceremony jersey from 2019 Women's World Cup Final worn by Kelley O'Hara

3d model of 2019 U.S. Women's World Cup Final Jersey worn by Samantha Mewis

2019 U.S. Women's World Cup Final Jersey worn by Samantha Mewis

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