Patsy Mink broke many barriers throughout her life. She was the first woman of color elected to Congress—and the driving force behind Title IX. But beyond that, she encouraged women to radically re-imagine what their lives could look like. We owe a great deal to her advocacy. | Kirsten Gillibrand

WATCH: Patsy Mink stood up to adversity and worked to become the first woman of color to serve in Congress. This is her incredible story. For stories of women who wrote their own rules, like our page now--- Cup of Jane | Cup of Jane