First Female Broadcasters and News Reporters
"Obviously we know that the legislation is not just about athletics - the law addresses areas ranging from sexual harassment to math and science. But since I had more aptitude for breaking down protection schemes than using a protractor, I view the importance of Title IX through the prism of how it changed the perception of women involved in sports, be it soccer or sportscasting. It expanded the possibilities for women in sports, forced open doors and allowed us to prove we belonged. I've always felt that opportunity is great, but it's what you make of it. I have been the first female hired at virtually every job I've held." - Andrea Kremer
"Title IX gave me a voice I wanted to have as a broadcaster. But there was a lot of pushback. My visibility was often threatened, and I often got comments about my activism being an issue, forcing me to make choices. That did two things for me: It made me fight harder and stay at ABC (the TV station), and also to work on Capitol Hill." - Donna De Varona