Movie Matinee: Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

Movie Matinee: Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

Tuesday, May 6th, 1:00 P.M.

Library hosts a screening of the documentary, “Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.” In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color in the U.S. Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the presidency, and co-authored Title IX, the landmark legislation that opened up high education and athletics to women. The documentary is fifty-six minutes in length, not rated, and is made possible through public performance rights through Kanopy.