Rep. Mink was key in ensuring Title IX, signed 50 years ago, became law. Rep. Patsy Mink, D-Hawaii, the first woman of color elected to Congress, now has a portrait to honor her legacy at the U.S.

WASHINGTON – In recognition of the history-making work of the late Rep. Patsy Mink, who 50 years ago fought against sexual discrimination in education and sports, House leaders will unveil a portrait ...

Patsy Mink decided to run for public office when Hawaii became a state in 1959. In 1964, she became the first Asian American woman and first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. House of ...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the culture, history and achievements of the AAPI community in the United States. A tweet claims ...

Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in Congress, paved the way for generations. Patsy Mink always defied the odds. She was one of two women in her law school class, and when law firms wouldn’t hire ...