JANUARY 4: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN
Grace Bumbry
Grace Bumbry, the leading mezzo soprano of the 20th century and fierce pioneer for Black female opera singers, was born in 1937.
Patsy MINK
In 1965, Patsy Mink was sworn into the US House of representatives. She was the first woman of color and first Asian-American elected to Congress.
DEEPER DIVE
Patsy Mink had a significant impact on the nation during her time in the House of Representatives -- and was a fierce advocate for education, women's rights, and health care. Read more.
“You were not elected to Congress, in my interpretation of things, to represent your district, period. You are national legislators.”