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Who filed a complaint with New York City's Commission on Human Rights at the age of 16?
Who filed a complaint with New York City's Commission on Human Rights at the age of 16?
In which sport did Phyllis Graber excel?
In which sport did Phyllis Graber excel?
Which event marked a turning point in the distribution of prize money in women's tennis?
Which event marked a turning point in the distribution of prize money in women's tennis?
Who was the single dissenting vote in the Graber case?
Who was the single dissenting vote in the Graber case?
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What was Mary Meade's achievement before 1940?
What was Mary Meade's achievement before 1940?
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What did Mary Meade feel did not need breaking?
What did Mary Meade feel did not need breaking?
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Who was the chairwoman of the Commission on Human Rights when Phyllis Graber made her case?
Who was the chairwoman of the Commission on Human Rights when Phyllis Graber made her case?
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Who filed the official complaint regarding the policy of the Board of Education?
Who filed the official complaint regarding the policy of the Board of Education?
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What was the outcome of the hearing on the rights of women in February 1971?
What was the outcome of the hearing on the rights of women in February 1971?
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What was the result of the passage of Title IX in 1972?
What was the result of the passage of Title IX in 1972?
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Study Notes
Phyllis Graber
- Filed a complaint with New York City's Commission on Human Rights at the age of 16
Sports Achievement
- Phyllis Graber excelled in tennis
Turning Point in Women's Tennis
- 1970: The US Open became the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money to both men and women, marking a turning point in the distribution of prize money in women's tennis
Graber Case
- Judge J. Edgar Murphy was the single dissenting vote
Mary Meade
- Before 1940, Mary Meade won the national singles tennis championship
- Believed that the all-male tennis committee did not need breaking
Commission on Human Rights
- Eileen Hernández was the chairwoman when Phyllis Graber made her case
Board of Education Policy
- Mary Meade filed the official complaint regarding the policy of the Board of Education
Hearing Outcome
- The hearing on the rights of women in February 1971 ruled in favor of Phyllis Graber
Title IX
- In 1972, the passage of Title IX prohibited discrimination based on sex in educational institutions receiving federal assistance
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Test your knowledge of Kew Gardens, Queens in the 1960s and the unique experiences of Phyllis Graber, the only girl playing tackle football in Forest Park. Discover how her parents' concerns shaped her path towards a different sport in this engaging quiz.
