Patsy Takemoto Mink (Maui High School class of 1944) was the first woman of color elected to the United States Congress, and the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Patsy was instrumental in writing Title IX, and the Women’s Educational Equity Act. Watch these informative videos and learn more about her extraordinary career!
Title IX Lawmaker Patsy Mink – First Woman of Color in Congress
Title IX: Patsy Mink – Celebrating 49 Years
History Bites: Patsy Takemoto Mink
Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
Patsy T. Mink: Pain, Passion, Power and Title IX
Late Congresswoman Patsy Mink receives Medal of Freedom
Q&A with Filmmaker Kimberlee Bassford
Interview with Congresswomen Martha Griffiths and Patsy Mink, 1975