Educators: Patsy Mink

Patsy Mink (1927-2002) was the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress and run for U.S. President and the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She wrote bills like Title IX, the Early Childhood Education Act, and the Women's Educational Equity Act. Mink was a beloved leader that helped pave the way for Asian-Americans in Hawaii and across the nation. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.