Patsy Takemoto Mink, who grew up in the plantation camps of Hamakuapoko and rose to become the first Asian-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, was posthumously honored with ...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the culture, history and achievements of the AAPI community in the United States. A tweet claims ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii leaders honored the late Congresswoman Patsy Mink Thursday morning at the Stan Sheriff Center. The Patsy Mink commemorative quarters are now shipping to banks. U.S.

HONOLULU - Rep. Patsy Mink, a fierce liberal who co-authored landmark gender equity legislation and whose powerful voice during political rallies and congressional debate belied her petite frame, died ...

When U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink died last month, admirers hailed her work to advance the rights of women. Meanwhile, others are challenging some of the legislation she helped pass, especially Title IX.