Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color in the US House of Representatives, took a stand for gender equality, most notably with her Title IX legislation, also known as the Education Amendments Law of 1972, which guaranteed equal access for women to all educational programs.
"Patsy Takemoto Mink Was A Passionate And Persistent Fighter Against Economic And Social Injustices In Hawaii And Across America” - John W. McCormack