Gwendolyn Mink helped unveil a portrait of her mother, the late Rep. Patsy Mink of Hawaii, during a celebration Thursday at the Capitol in Washington. The ceremony honored the late representative, who ...

Title IX, the civil rights law passed in 1972 that prevents sex discrimination in federally funded educational institutions, ...

The late Rep. Patsy T. Mink, the first woman to represent Hawaii in Congress and the first woman of color to serve in Congress, will be honored with a commemorative quarter. On Thursday, Hawaii U.S.

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) on Thursday announced the official release of the Patsy T. Mink quarter, which is part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program for 2024. Mink, who ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A former representative from Hawaii who paved the way for generations to follow will be rolling out in a United States Mint quarter collection. Rolls and bags of quarters honoring ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A new coin featuring one of Hawaii's most prominent US congresswomen is coming to the US Mint Circulation. Patsy Takemoto Mink will be featured on a 2024 quarter. The coin shows ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — In the midst of racial discrimination across the United States, there is still color, light and inspiration. In a new housing complex in southeast Portland, a mural featuring Hawaii ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The late Hawaii Congresswoman Patsy Mink will be honored in a very special way. Mink — the first woman to represent Hawaii in Congress and the first woman of color to serve ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new portrait honoring Hawaii Congresswoman Patsy Mink is set to be unveiled later this month in the U.S. Capitol. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spearheaded efforts to include ...

KAHULUI — Maui-born and raised activist and politician Patsy Takemoto Mink taught women and girls everywhere to stand up for their beliefs and rights, even if it means standing alone. Those lessons ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Mink is described as the “mother of Title IX who stood up ...

Rep. Mink was key in ensuring Title IX, signed 50 years ago, became law. Rep. Patsy Mink, D-Hawaii, the first woman of color elected to Congress, now has a portrait to honor her legacy at the U.S.