Maxine Waters
United States Representative from California since 1991
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Summary
Maxine Waters was born on August 15, 1938[1], in Kinloch[2]. She has worked as a politician[3] and teacher[4]. She ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,065 views/month, #5,895 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 31, 1938[6]
- Spouse: Sid Williams[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[9]
- Position held: supervisor[10], member of the United States House of Representatives[11]
- Educated at: Vashon High School[12]
- Award received: Candace Award[13], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[14], Time 100[15], Phoenix Award[16], honorary degree[17], honorary degree from Spelman College[18], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[19]
- Member of: Congressional Black Caucus[20], Congressional Progressive Caucus[21]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[24]
- Commons category: Maxine Waters[25]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[26]
- Family name: Waters[27]
- Given name: Maxine[28]
- Significant event: 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in St. Louis, Missouri[29]
- Official website: http://waters.house.gov[30]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[31], Sacramento[32]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[33]
- Participant in: Global Conference 2021[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Maxine Moore Carr[36]
- Name in native language: Maxine Waters[37]
- Different from: Maxine Waters Willard[38]
- Number of children: 2[39]
Why It Matters
Maxine Waters has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Maxine Waters born?
Maxine Waters was born in Kinloch[2].
Who was Maxine Waters married to?
Maxine Waters's spouses include Sid Williams[7].
What did Maxine Waters do for work?
Maxine Waters worked as a politician[3] and teacher[4].
Where did Maxine Waters go to school?
Maxine Waters was educated at Vashon High School[12].
What awards did Maxine Waters receive?
Honors received include Candace Award[13], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[14], Time 100[15], and Phoenix Award[16].