A series of events and ceremonies have been held to celebrate the release of the 2024 Patsy Mink quarter, commemorating the life and legacy of Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in Congress and a champion of Title IX. Senator Mazie Hirono, along with other dignitaries including Rep. Jill Tokuda, Rep. Ed Case, and Rep. Judy Chu, participated in these events. The ceremonies highlighted Mink's contributions to gender equity and education, with the quarter release taking place in the Pelosi Caucus Room. The U.S. Mint, along with institutions like the Smithsonian's American Women's History Initiative and SmithsonianAPA, played a key role in this tribute. Gwendolyn Mink also participated, and Mink's work with Head Start was acknowledged.
Honored to receive a Patsy Mink quarter as it was unveiled today. She was the first woman of color in Congress & a trailblazer who paved the way for many AANHPI women. She dedicated her career to fighting for women’s rights & education & I’m glad to see her legacy memorialized. https://t.co/dddsyO4mgy
Patsy Mink devoted her career to public service & Hawai‘i. As the first woman of color to serve in Congress, she fought to outlaw gender discrimination in education with Title IX & championed Head Start. She was a trailblazer in every way—no one is more deserving of this honor. https://t.co/54kL4EHFV7
Today, in the Pelosi Caucus Room we honored Patsy Mink and her legacy—including her work to advance gender equity through Title IX, and celebrated the 2024 Patsy Mink quarter. I hope Patsy Mink's quarter will serve as a reminder for women and girls that anything is possible. https://t.co/WSq61SV513
“Historic Change.” I was very honored to join Senator Hirono, Rep. Tokuda, Rep. Judy Chu of California, Gwendolyn Mink, the US Mint and many others at the commemorative release of the Patsy Mink quarter as one of the 2024 American Women quarter collection. #patsymink #HerQuarter https://t.co/9bJsHxDJ2U
As the first woman of color in Congress & the champion of Title IX, #PatsyMink broke barriers & inspired women everywhere. Today, I’m honored to commemorate her life & legacy with her daughter & @maziehirono by celebrating the release of the #PatsyMinkQuarter. https://t.co/J22yoI94cr
LIVE: Join me, @usmint, @womenshistory, @SIAmericanWomen, and @SmithsonianAPA in honoring the legacy of my friend, Patsy T. Mink and celebrating the release of the 2024 Patsy Mink quarter. https://t.co/uB7hK4C06T
LIVE: Join me, @usmint, @womenshistory, @SIAmericanWomen, and @SmithsonianAPA in honoring the legacy of my friend, Patsy T. Mink and celebrating the release of the 2024 Patsy Mink quarter. [link] https://t.co/uB7hK4C06T
Tomorrow at 11am, @usmint, @womenshistory, @SIAmericanWomen, and I are hosting an event to celebrate the life and legacy of my friend, Patsy Takemoto Mink and celebrate the release of the 2024 Patsy Mink quarter. You can livestream the event here: https://t.co/M3otevxRaD