Maxine waters biography wikipedia

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What is maxine waters famous for

To argue. To persuade. During the fourteen years that she served in the California State Assembly, Waters earned a reputation as a both a fighter and the most powerful black woman in politics. In M. House of Representatives , Waters moved to Washington ready to continue what she had done in California — champion black issues. My power comes from the fact that I am ready to talk about Black people.

Born in , Waters was one of thirteen children in a poor family living in a St. Louis housing project. She credits her childhood for what she is today — competitive, outspoken, and determined. After graduating from high school, she married and had two children. In the family moved to Los Angeles , where Waters worked at a few menial jobs before taking an opportunity to organize a Head Start program in the suburb of Watts.