Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

Release Date: 2008-10-12

Runtime: 56

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Rating: N/A

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Genres: Documentary

Director: Kimberlee Bassford

Description: In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the US presidency and was the driving force behind Title IX, the landmark leg...In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the US presidency and was the driving force behind Title IX, the landmark legislation that transformed women’s opportunities in higher education and athletics.Read More