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.
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Accomplishments, Career, and Biography
Biography of Patsy Mink-National Park Service
Patsy Mink-Encyclopedia Brittanica
The Legacy Lives On But There’s More To Be Done
Women Who Made Legal History-Chicago University
National Women’s History Museum-Patsy Mink Biography
History Bites: Patsy Takemoto Mink
Late Congresswoman Patsy Mink receives Medal of Freedom
Interview with Congresswomen Martha Griffiths and Patsy Mink, 1975
For Kids
This Is Patsy Takemoto Mink-Time For Kids
Title IX
MINK! — My Mom Fought For Title IX, but It Almost Didn’t Happen | Op-Docs
Patsy Mink & the 50th Anniversary of Title IX – Wendy Mink, Judy Wu, Kim Bassford & Dean Kaneshiro
Title IX 50th Anniversary-How It Changed Athletics Forever
Title IX 50th Anniversary-Insight Into Diversity
Title IX 50th Anniversary-NCAATitle IX 50th Anniversary-NFHS
Title IX Lawmaker Patsy Mink – First Woman of Color in Congress
Title IX: Patsy Mink – Celebrating 49 Years
Patsy T. Mink: Pain, Passion, Power and Title IX
Documentary Films
Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
Q&A with Filmmaker Kimberlee Bassford
How to Rent or Buy Patsy Mink Videos
Books
A Heart In Politics by Sue Davidson
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX