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This anniversary is a moment to celebrate, and also a moment to revisit issues and shine light on the challenges and obstacles that have been faced and are ahead. The Star Tribune will do all those things in the next four months, today through June 23, the day the Education Amendments were signed into law 50 years ago.

Here are the parts of the series that have been published so far.

Eight Minnesota women on what's next in the fight for gender equality in sports

Title IX's 50th anniversary is an opportunity to challenge current thinking and continue the fight for fairness in sports.

Scoggins: 'Father of Title IX' changed sports with one magic word: Activity

Birch Bayh wrote the 37 words that make up Title IX. His widow, Katherine Bayh, reflects on his life and legacy.

No. 1: Minnesota still national leader in girls' sports participation

Girls' prep sports participation in Minnesota has grown to the point that it now often runs even or close to the boys' participation rates in the state.

The 50 most memorable Minnesota girls from the Title IX sports era

Narrowing thousands of champions and hundreds of history-makers in Minnesota prep sports down to 50 names wasn't easy.

How Title IX shaped Cheryl Reeve's remarkable coaching life

Reeve was a 5-year-old kid playing baseball with the boys because there was no girls' softball to be found. That was life 50 years ago when President Richard Nixon signed Title IX into law.

The pioneering women who started equality fight in Minnesota sports

For the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Minnesotans at the forefront recall the early battles for gender equality in athletics that have changed the face of the world.

50th anniversary of Title IX: More than a celebration

Star Tribune Sports will publish several stories during the next four months highlighting both celebratory moments and challenges related to gender equity in sports.

Pioneers, winners, leaders: Meet the new members of the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame

All have accomplished extraordinary things in sports that have resulted in this honor. Read the stories of these eight inspirational women here.

After last year's outcry, women get a fairer slice of March Madness

A comparison between the men's and women's tournaments detailed drastic inequities, including a huge difference in spending. Changes have been made and will be on display in Minneapolis.

Call her Captain: Edison wrestler Nari Miller puts it all on the mat

Fifty years ago, Miller wouldn't have been encouraged to compete in sports. Today, because of Title IX, Miller is pursuing a state championship. She has enabled her own success — and the success of others as captain of the Edison High School wrestling team.

Reusse: Title IX changed sports — and my perspective — during my career

It took me — and men like me — far too long to realize how essential girls and women are to sports. Columnist Patrick Reusse's journey to understanding that had some missteps as it unfolded.

NCAA to tout Title IX through 2023 Women's Final Four

At a Minneapolis 2022 Final Four kickoff event at Target Center on Tuesday, ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo attributed much of women's basketball's growth to Title IX.

Girls' hockey tournament is prime connection to Title IX's anniversary

Minnesota was the first state to sanction girls' high school hockey and the 28th annual tournament begins today at the X with the Class 1A quarterfinals.

Title IX: The 37 words that changed sports, education in America

Read the law as written:

50 years into Title IX, Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame's special class: eight women

The eight inductees into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021 changed our understanding of sports on a local, national and global level.