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The Witte Lectures with Christine Brennan at NBPLF
Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/21/2025 - 02/22/2025
All Day
Location
Newport Beach Public Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Friday, February 21, 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm
Today is the Greatest Day for Women in Sports – Until Tomorrow. The Story of Title IX and the Empowerment of Women in Sports
Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS NewsHour and National Public Radio, and a best-selling author. Named one of the country’s top 10 sports columnists multiple times by the Associated Press Sports Editors, she has covered the last 21 Olympic Games, summer and winter.
Title IX has been pivotal in empowering women and leveling the playing field in sports, dramatically increasing opportunities for female athletes at all levels. Through Brennan’s insightful reporting and commentary, she has highlighted the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the inspiring stories of women athletics who have benefited from Title IX. Her contributions continue to inspire and advocate for equality and inclusion in sports.
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