Description: (Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii (1990 - 2002))
Patsy Takemoto Mink was a pioneering American attorney and politician who championed women's rights and education. She was the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress. During her 24-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mink introduced groundbreaking legislation such as the Early Childhood Education Act and the Title IX Amendment of the Higher Education Act. She also played a significant role as a federal official and leader in various political organizations.