Pat Mitchell

In the history of the United States, no presidential cabinets have ever matched the gender or racial balance of the country. But America could soon see its most diverse cabinet ever with the first Native American cabinet secretary; first Latino homeland security chief; first openly gay cabinet member and more. In three departments, Treasury, Defense and Veteran's Affairs, there has never been a woman in charge — until now. Altogether, Biden has announced 12 women in his cabinet, the most ever.

Raw Story is proud to reproduce "Table for 12" --- the legendary Pat Mitchell's series profiling these women.

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines became the first of President Joe Biden's Cabinet nominees to be approved by the Senate on his very first day in office. Haines, 51, is the first woman to lead the intelligence community, directing a total of 17 agencies and organizations, and serving as the principal advisor to the president, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council for intelligence matters related to national security....

In the history of the United States, no presidential cabinets have ever matched the gender or racial balance of the country. But America could soon see its most diverse cabinet ever with the first Native American cabinet secretary; first Latino homeland security chief; first openly gay cabinet member and more. In three departments, Treasury, Defense and Veteran's Affairs, there has never been a woman in charge — until now. Altogether, Biden has announced 12 women in his cabinet, the most ever.

Raw Story is proud to reproduce "Table for 12" --- the legendary Pat Mitchell's series profiling these women.

"What we will see are women who are playing critical and key roles and having a seat at the most powerful table in the world, where their perspectives and voices will be heard. They will be bringing to that table all of their experiences as women, as women of color … and they will see the world through that lens." ...