MINK! - My Mom Fought For Title IX, but It Almost Didn’t Happen | Op-Docs

[@Noellexafael]

This really made me cry a little, i just got a STEM degree last week in France where woman are widely inside the field and there isnt much discrimination and people like Patsy made it happen, Just to think that there are still in the 21st century places where women are not allowed to get an education or a career really makes my blood boil, We are all humans and we are all the same, no one is better than no one and we should just all learn how to respect each other and live in harmony. Lets mingle and not divide.

[@arthurjaxon4053]

I support gender equality.

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

All you need to know about Mink: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZrPYoiDfpyjgMU

[@bikboto-zx6my]

As of 2023 all the work Patsy has done for women's sports has been undone. Women were banned from participating in any sports activities for refusing to play against a male. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W8ZXqvp5l4hK8

[@laurabowles]

We need a movie about this woman. What an incredible life!

[@bikboto-zx6my]

As of 2023 all the work Patsy has done for women's sports has been undone. Women were banned from participating in any sports activities for refusing to play against a male. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W8ZXqvp5l4hK8

[@lia2523]

What an amazing woman Patsy Mink was! She kept elevating. So glad that backwards social standards have been smashed in our country, although we still have a bit to go.

[@bikboto-zx6my]

As of 2023 all the work Patsy has done for women's sports has been undone. Women were banned from participating in any sports activities for refusing to play against a male. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W8ZXqvp5l4hK8

[@ledwinka]

Thank you. This made me cry, and I am not an American. Although Title IX applied only to the States, like so many things, I believe this title also became a global precedent. Who'd have thought there may not have been female professional sports if not for the tenacity and relentless efforts of an Asian American congresswoman from Hawaii. For that, thank you, Hawaii, the late Mrs and Mr. Mink.

[@bikboto-zx6my]

As of 2023 all the work Patsy has done for women's sports has been undone. Women were banned from participating in any sports activities for refusing to play against a male. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W8ZXqvp5l4hK8

[@Vianeigh863]

This is such a beautiful story! Congresswoman Mink is the woman we needed.

[@arthurjaxon4053]

I completely agree with you on that.

[@vermont741]

Is the woman we need OR was the woman we needed.

[@kaspinet]

That the first question was "Do you have a title other than Mrs?" Speaks volumes for the times.

[@LauraMorland]

It also means that Dorothy Kilgallen was smart enough to pick out another smart cookie! She knew that Patsy Mink had to be something like "Doctor" or "Professor" or maybe "Judge".

[@kelcyi5494]

Thank you for sharing your story Wendy. I was born and raised in Hawaii and grew up seeing your mom's picture EVERYWHERE. I looked at Patsy Mink more like a famous aunty that was too busy to come to family parties rather than than just some run-of-the-mill politician. Until this day I've never even heard of Title lX. I hope more people see this. Thank you again.

[@cocopen3415]

Excellent piece. Proud to have had Patsy Mink represent me as a woman of color.

[@juliahaynie764]

Thank you for sharing this personal look at something that impacts each of us, daily! Your mom is one of my heroes, and I’m glad that you shared who she was, through your eyes!

[@Jin420]

It's thanks to Rep. Mink (primarily) & representatives like her that our daughters have the ability to participate in the se curriculum. 💯 #ThankYou 💕

[@soldaliberdade13]

what an incredible woman, and clearly, such an example to everyone around her. another excellent film directed by ben proudfoot - thank you for this!

[@SuperOutloud]

My grandmother was a recipient of Patty’s Minks help in obtaining her citizenship. I am forever grateful for her Aloha to our family and every family in the state of Hawaii.

[@Angela-ot7es]

Thank you for your undying courage Mrs. Takamoto-Mink! You inspired worldwide change.

[@emptycoinjar5213]

Incredible storytelling and beautiful put together by the director. amazing piece.

[@HICARO]

Much Aloha to Patsy Mink, her family, and the film makers for this story.

[@GMPO3]

Oh what a treat this is! Especially coming after the cruel end of Roe I really needed to hear this uplifting story.

[@antemeridiemwolf]

*Wow!* Thank you for sharing the story of the woman behind Title IX! Another great film from director Ben Proudfoot! Thank you again!

[@sandraguzman4394]

Wow, what an amazing woman. Very grateful to her contributions!

[@SaraTideWalker]

As a former NCAA Division I collegiate athlete I say, thank you Representative Mink!

[@marketads1]

Great job Ben! Beautiful storytelling. All of a sudden I’m in love with Patsy Mink. And I didn’t even know who she was! What a very special woman. I thank you and the NYT for bringing her into my world.

[@annasahlstrom6109]

Another masterpiece! Thank you, Mrs. Mink!

[@lindaparisi74]

Wow! Thank you so much for telling this story. It's filmmakers like you who recognize the people and stories worthy of being brought to the light that will reshape the future of education and the accurate telling of history. What an inspiration Mink is! I needed this reminder that we can make a difference. I hope this wonderful film gets widely distributed and viewed. Thank you!

[@tmackie1694]

Aloha! Thank you for profiling Maui girl, Patsy Mink. We’re so proud of her.

[@geekdiggy]

to this day patsy is revered in hawaii by aspiring female leaders in education and government, and by young people learning about the history of hawaii's politicians.👍

[@allysha6708]

What an amazing & inspiring story! I think, every woman around the world should watch this documentary, at least once...

[@Thinthapthai]

Proud of her. 💕

[@cnoyes98]

This is WONDERFUL thank you so much for this elegant and hugely inspiring little film.

[@roniquebreauxjordan1302]

Cheryl Paiva...my director at Hickam AFB always encouraged Women's studies..now..I see why...👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏👏👏👏

[@arthurjaxon4053]

Uhmm.. that's the reason.

[@arthurjaxon4053]

Sometimes things are not always clear to us at first

[@jc2delaga]

Fabulous and courageous lady....amazing. Thank you so much 🧡

[@Yuyu99000]

I wish these docs were waaaaaay longer

[@cnoyes98]

The director, Ben Proudfoot, got lucky to have such a compelling subject in Wendy Mink.

[@kayokolindenberger3754]

Thank you for this wonderful story.

[@abbieprice3430]

This was very informative! Patsy Mink was a woman who wasn’t afraid to show men what she could do to make change for other girls and young women out there! She would be proud of her daughter Gwendolyn for continuing her legacy for sure!

[@hebneh]

Arlene Francis: "Do you spend a lot time in this country; ah, in the United States?" That's because to most Americans then, someone Asian probably wasn't American.

[@ljmcdonald2703]

That didn’t age well tbh

[@jaclynstout1289]

Amazingly produced, it’s a blessing to see the dedication and Herstory being uplifted 🎉

[@LAmbianceClub]

WOW! Excellent documentary!

[@AlwaysHaveAplanB]

Well done! I'm glad you brought this piece of history to my attention.

[@captainjoss5447]

7:20 that random guy calling Hawaii ppl not intelligent enough to vote is CRAZY. THANK YOU FOR TELLIN UR STORY WENDY!!! THANK YOU BEN FOR MAKING THIS FILM!!! 💗👏IM LITERALLY SO THANKFUL FOR PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK’s WORK FOR THIS COUNTRY🫶😭🌺

[@captainjoss5447]

She had incredible energy and charisma- 🙌🌺SHE WAS SUCH A SPITFIRE

[@Sam-656]

Until today I've never heard what Patsy Mink did. I was born and raised on Maui in the 60s and all I knew was that she was a politician like Daniel Inouye. I never paid attention to politics. Thanks Wendy for telling the story. I'm so proud of your mother.

[@minviluzpoblete7037]

Thank you, Patsy Mink, for not giving up on women’s rights! This should be shown in every school for all our children to fully understand what Title IX truly means.

[@hebneh]

When she was elected to Congress in 1964, I was 10 years old and I was already so accustomed to her being a politician in Hawaii that I was surprised when LIFE magazine did a national news story on her - I didn't understand this was a big deal.

[@mc7playatease]

16:00 =7= =WhitehouseAddress= Dear Wendy, your Mom is so incredibly special, and I never knew about her until today. How can it be, that age 66, I am only learning of her now? I love you; I am sorry; please forgive me; thank you. THANK YOU for this excellent tribute, like the one aired on PBS Hawai'i, documenting her suberb humanity. Our lives our better because of your trio. How grand that you and your Dad were devoted to her auspicious and precious contribution to our world. Thank you for surviving that day. Because of your family's generational contribution to our country, to women and children, to families, Kamala Harris will realize what your mother first strove to achieve: residence at 1600. bless you LOVE xoxOxox

[@Jin420]

So very inspiring & admirable! #Mink 💯👏🏻❤

[@annazaman9657]

What an indomitable spirit.

[@byakuya98]

Change is slow and people react in negativity or vitriol when the boat is rocked. However, justice, equality, and representaion for the forgotten, unseen, and oppressed cannot wait even if the majority of society is dragged wailing and crying.

[@vermont741]

Enjoyed this very much!

[@walkmythoughts189]

This story needs a book/movie

[@sc-ie6kg]

When they say make America great again. To this I agree. When humanity, professionalism, and class was superseded politics

[@jackthoma3600]

Title IX is a disaster.

[@walkmythoughts189]

Excellent op-doc

[@dreamlife2351]

Bravo. Excellent 🌺

[@AudreyHeadley]

What a incredible woman Mrs Mink. 🎉❤🎉

[@Elizabeth912-v6o]

Thank u soon much !!!!!! I can't believe I didn't know about her !!!! Why is she and so many others not taught about in school !!!! I just also found out that most teens in America right now don't even know about the holocaust anymore!!!!!

[@sgiauque]

Unreal….. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@rachelheckscher9752]

I searched and searched for this yesterday on my computer (after viewing it on my phone the day before). Such a great video, do you know why it didn't come up? I searched within youtube, I searched within the New York times KZbin channel, and I searched on plain old google.

[@amiedetherese]

Very inspiring

[@Zittylol]

Patsy was the best Democrat to ever get elected from Hawaii. I personally know how helpfull she was to those who elected her. It is a shame her life was cut short by her death.

[@MadisonHartsell]

Made me sob the whole reason I am studying a STEM degree right now.

[@boatman222345]

Excellent video on a little woman who could!

[@jeannieoneill9138]

great doc

[@homegirlshy]

What a total badass & GORGEOUS to boot!

[@rozhin6055]

Wow! I'm not even American but thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@LustigLustigTralalalala]

Zur Erinnerung: Bis 1977 (!) mussten in der BRD Frauen ihre Ehemänner um Erlaubnis bitten, wenn sie ihr eigenes Geld verdienen wollten. Reminder: Until 1977 (!) women in the FRG didn't have the right to earn their own money unless their husbands allowed them to do so.

[@carloscampanatecampanate2173]

It's extraordinary.

[@opub5754]

It gave me goosebumps..

[@panduhbear21]

Thank you I liked this so much

[@gcboy16]

Funny how they didn’t want women in men sports then now they don’t want trans in women sports.

[@makslargu5799]

It’s almost like we should question the motives of these rich and powerful men who pearl clutch

[@hkbabel]

Thank you!

[@wailenglow7790]

Thank you

[@DrTofutybeast]

🌹 lovely indeed

[@gailcal]

Not enough has changed

[@missourivalleyarms4264]

Who is Ray Epps? Why has he not been charged. Does he work for the government?

[@orangeppl]

Amazing .

[@homegirlshy]

Her mother was a beautiful child!

[@tritonmobley9825]

Just wow!

[@cathydoherty6875]

Thank you for saving womens sports Patsy Mink.

[@cathydoherty6875]

Men have always wanted to control all situations and women.

[@marysmirnov6467]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYSbmmeLjdiGm7c

[@jettaca88]

❤

[@Noname-jg2ep]

Inspired

[@șløw-døwņ-t2h]

❤️

[@KhalidLawalX777]

Please we need to reach everyone , Morocco has committed today biggest genocide against black Africans in Morocco more than 20 people shot dead. More than 200 injured 🤕 please we need to take action NOW

[@khojiakbarazimjanov1858]

Thank you for grils ,a love you 😍

[@maggotbrain7499]

Naomi

[@tastemakerguidie]

TH!NK

[@b.visconti1765]

What grit! What a woman to be proud of..I'm confused about her being called a woman of color?

[@secretadmirer5006]

Why the confusion? In the broader sense, Asians/Asian Americans are considered people of color.

[@djday7974]

What is possibly confusing about it? She was excluded from being able to get into a dorm because she wasn't white, i.e. due to the color of her skin, even though she was a US citizen. Pretty clear to me she is and defined herself as a woman of color.

[@hebneh]

She was Japanese, meaning she was not of caucasian / European descent. That makes her "of color".

[@jay-t1030]

Lol how is title 9 helping the WNBA

[@compromise936]

Please show the news of how a newborn hindu child was beheaded in Sindh hospital of Pakistan 😢 by a government muslim worker. Because HINDUS genocide doesn't exist for you guys. None of u have raised concern about hindus adverse conditions in PAKISTAN.