Nancy Pelosi Instagram – Established 51 years ago today, Title IX has advanced gender equality by empowering women in and out of the classroom — building a brighter, fairer future for women and girls. This landmark legislation brought us closer to realizing this truth: when women succeed, America succeeds! Last year, on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, I was proud to unveil a portrait of Congresswoman Patsy Mink that now hangs in the Capitol — a fitting tribute to a champion of gender equality and the first woman of color elected to Congress.