Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
Subjects:
Civics, Personal Development, Social Studies
Source: PBS
Chronicles the life and career of Patsy Mink, the first Asian American and woman of color in the U.S. Congress and author of Title IX.
60-minute runtime; one-year copyright clearance.
May 2 Check local listings
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