Mon, 03/21/2016 - 6:30pm Special Collections Libraries 271 Special Information: FREE, open to all, Co-Sponsored by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center Women's History Month Screening of Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority In 1965, Patsy Takemoto Mink became the first woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the US presidency and was the driving force behind Title IX, the landmark legislation that transformed women’s opportunities in higher education and athletics. Mink was an Asian American woman who fought racism and sexism while redefining US politics. Her tumultuous, often lonely political journey reveals what can be at stake for female politicians that defy expectations, push limits and adhere to their principles. Mink encountered sexism within her own party, whose leaders disliked her independent style and openly maneuvered against her. And her liberal views, particularly her vocal opposition to the Vietnam War, engendered intense criticism. A compelling portrait of an iconoclastic figure that remains seldom spotlighted in history books, this film illuminates how Mink’s daring to remain “ahead of the majority” in her beliefs enabled groundbreaking changes for the rights of the disenfranchised. A woman of the people as well as a pioneer, a patriot and an outcast, Patsy Mink’s intriguing story embodies the history, ideals and spirit of America. (via WMM.com) Please note: Parking for off-campus visitors is available in the Hull St deck. Enter at the south entrance near Baxter Street and press the call button to ask for the gate to be raised. Upon entering the front lobby, please sign for a token to exit the parking deck. There is no parking attendent so you must have a token to exit. Please note: UGA faculty, staff, and students who have parking privileges elsewhere on campus are prohibited from parking in the Hull Street Deck and will be ticketed if they utilize visitor parking. Handicapped parking is located on Level 3 of the deck as well as a pedestrian bridge connecting the parking deck to the quad in front of the Special Collections Library. Extra visitor parking is offered at the Tate Center Parking Deck for an hourly fee. The Tate Center Parking Deck is located one block south of the intersection of Baxter Street and South Lumpkin Street. All University of Georgia affiliates must abide by parking regulations set forth by UGA Parking Services. For more information about visitor parking, please visit the Parking Services website or call 706-542-PARK (7275).
