Val Demings tweeted the following:
"She would go on to fight throughout her life to end racial and gender discrimination, saying, We have to build things...to make sure that others do not have to suffer the same discrimination."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Val Demings:
"Patsy dreamed of being a doctor. She attended a segregated college. Ten medical schools turned her down. She attended law school instead. She passed the bar. No firm would hire her. So, she opened her own, becoming the first Japanese-American woman to practice law in Hawaii."Read on Twitter
"Patsy Takemoto Mink was the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress, and a lifelong champion of civil rights and human dignity. Heres her story as we celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth"Read on Twitter
"With graduation season upon us, I want to congratulate the class of 2022 for your hard work and success during challenging times. I hope you are inspired to follow your dreams. Many blessings to you all and good luck! #ClassOf2022"Read on Twitter
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