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Waters later enrolled at Los Angeles State College (now California State University, Los Angeles ), where she received a bachelor's degree in sociology in 1971. [9] Early political career. In 1973, Waters went to work as chief deputy to City Councilman David S. Cunningham, Jr. She was elected to the California State Assembly in 1976.
Jul 29, 2001 · Waters decided to attend college while working at Head Start, and in 1970 earned a sociology degree from California State University in Los Angeles. Waters became the voice for frustrated Head Start parents.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color, the poor, veterans, and seniors.
Nov 8, 2022 · Waters ( Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 43rd Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the primary on March 5, 2024.
Oct 13, 2021 · Wanting to realize her dreams, Waters enrolled at the Los Angeles State College and earned her bachelor's degree in sociology in 1971. She married her husband Sid Williams in 1977, and soon...
May 18, 2018 · In the late 1960s she entered California State University at Los Angeles to study sociology. By the time she earned her degree, she was divorced and raising her children alone. Waters ’ s background is frequently cited to explain why she fights so passionately for such issues as education and affirmative action.
The fifth of 13 children, Waters began working as a bus girl in a segregated restaurant when she was 13. She later worked in a factory. Graduating from high school at 18, she married Edward Waters and had two children.
