coolchicksfromhistory: Patsy Mink (1927-2002) -The first woman of color in the US Congress -The first Asian American to run for president (1972 Democratic primaries) -Represented Hawaii for 12 terms -Authored Title IX -Served as Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs under Carter -As a student at the University of Nebraska, mobilized a coalition to end segregated student housing -Mother of social justice advocate Gwendolyn (Wendy) Mink

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Patsy Mink (1927-2002)

-The first woman of color in the US Congress

-The first Asian American to run for president (1972 Democratic primaries)

-Represented Hawaii for 12 terms

-Authored Title IX

-Served as Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs under Carter

-As a student at the University of Nebraska, mobilized a coalition to end segregated student housing

-Mother of social justice advocate Gwendolyn (Wendy) Mink

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