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“Today in Women’s History”
Today we honor Patsy Mink.
First woman of color in U.S. Congress.
She co‑authored Title IX.
Because every girl deserves a level field.
✨ Share to honor representation
#PatsyMink #TitleIX #WomenInHistory #TheSheRecords
Born OTD, 1927: Patsy Mink.
Twelve medical schools rejected her because she was a woman.
Law firms wouldn’t hire her because she was married with a child.
She turned every barrier into fuel — and became the first Woman of Color and first Asian American woman in Congress.
#PatsyMink #AAPIHistory
A young Patsy Takemoto couldn’t go to medical school because too many women applied. So she went to law school and ended up changing the law: #TitleIX As U.S. Rep. #PatsyMink, she became the first woman of color and Asian American woman in Congress. #Sainthood expresses itself in so many ways
A young #PatsyMink couldn’t go to medical school because too mant women applied. So she went to law school and ended up changing the law in Congress. Based on her progressive history, we believe she would have supported trans in sports
#titleix #womensrights #womeninsports #translivesmatter 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
“We have to build things we want to see accomplished, in life and in our country.” — Patsy Mink
A reflection for the week: democracy is built, not inherited.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
Patsy Takemoto Mink of Maui helped author #TitleIX, banning sex discrimination in education.
Her story reminds us that equity in policy starts with representation.
#PatsyMink #LWVHawaii
Local civil rights groups held a rally Hawaii State Public #Library #Honolulu in honor of US Rep. John Lewis & his motto of making #goodtrouble to protect #civil & #humanrights.
also honored Hawaii’s own US Rep. #PatsyMink the event beginning at her statue.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/07/18/o...
Quote graphic from Women Making Change featuring Patsy Mink with the message: “Service is the rent we pay for living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time.” Action Step: Who could you form alliances with to make a difference? At the bottom is wmnmakingchange.com url
Patsy Mink made service a way of life, not a side project. Who could you team up with to make real change?
Let’s honor her legacy together.
#WomenMakingChange #PatsyMink #ActWithPurpose #Changemakers #InspirationToAction
Patsy Mink was a trailblazer for equality and the force behind Title IX. Her legacy inspires us all. #PatsyMink #TitleIX #Inspiration
Kalpana Chawla-
1st Indian woman in space? ✅️
Inspiration to millions? ✅️
For Women's History Month, let's keep the same energy all year long. If someone tells you something is im-possible, you tell them "I'm-possible"!
#SpaceExploration #KalpanaChawla #AliceBall #PatsyMink #WomensHistoryMonth
Representing Hawaii for over two decades, Patsy was an advocate for civil rights, women's rights, and educational equity. Mink was instrumental in the passage of Title IX📄, the landmark legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs.🇺🇲
#herstory #patsymink
#WomensHistoryMonth
Honoring the trailblazing legend, #PatsyMink
The first #WomanOfColor AND the 1st #AsianAmericanWoman elected to #congress
‼️What an incredible legacy
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Breaking Barriers
Mink faced racial & gender discrimination throughout her career, yet she never backed down. Rejected from med school, she pursued law & changed policies that once excluded her. She turned obstacles into victories. #NeverGiveUp #WomensHistory #PatsyMink
Patsy Mink: A Trailblazer
In 1965, Patsy Mink became the first woman of color in Congress. A fierce advocate for gender & racial equality, she fought for justice in education, labor, & civil rights. Her legacy paved the way for many. #WomensHistoryMonth #PatsyMink #Trailblazer
