Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

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.

Cast

Patsy Mink

Jody Mishan

Daniel Inouye

Pat Schroeder

Dick Gephardt