Rep. Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress, now has a portrait to honor her legacy at the U.S. Capitol.
From left, Rep. Judy Chu, Sen. Mazie Hirono, Gwendolyn Mink, daughter of Rep. Patsy Mink, and former tennis player Billie Jean King attend the unveiling of a portrait of the late Rep. Patsy Mink in the National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on June 23, 2022, in Washington, D.C. In recognition of Rep. Mink, House leaders unveiled the portrait honoring her work and legacy as the first woman of color in Congress.Rep.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks at an unveiling ceremony for a portrait of the late Rep. Patsy Mink, June 23, 2022, in Washington, D.C. In recognition of Rep. Mink, House leaders unveiled the portrait honoring her work and legacy as the first woman of color in Congress.Most notably, Mink, first elected in 1964, was key in ensuring what's become known simply as Title IX -- was signed into law.
"Of course, we still have a way to go for true equity, and we need to strengthen Title IX and protect the rights of every student to a welcoming and supportive school environment by working to build on the progress Congresswoman Patsy Mink worked so hard to secure," Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii said.
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