Module 1: Overview
Is it important to have an Asian American in Congress?
What is it like to be the first? When Patsy Mink entered Congress in 1965, she was the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman to serve in the House of Representatives. Mink faced numerous challenges to get elected, and they did not end once she was in office. Many made negative assumptions about her based on her race and gender.
This module is an overview of the heroic life and career of Patsy Mink.
Who was Patsy Mink?
What obstacles did she face to become the first woman of color in Congress?
What strategies did she deploy to overcome these challenges?
