Women's History Month
March 2021
THE FIRST
There have been many ladies that have been the first. Whether it be in politics, sports, social movements, arts and literature, or in business and science, women have helped to shape communities, our country, and our world.
Here are three amazing Asian American women who have made great achievements in our history.
Patsy Mink
First Asian American woman elected to Congress
Anna Mae Wong
First Chinese American Hollywood movie star and international sensation
Kalpana Chawla
First Indian-born woman in space
Anna Mae Wong
Anna May Wong: The first Asian American Movie Star | Unladylike2020 | American Masters | PBS
Kalpana Chawla
What Happened to Kalpana Chawla in Space? *The Space Girl*
Patsy Mink
Patsy Mink: APA Legacy Leader