| Summary: | Politician Maxine Waters was born on August 15, 1938 in Kinloch, Missouri. Her work has earned her the reputation of being an outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor. In 1966, Waters was hired as an assistant teacher with the newly formed Head Start program in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Waters became the voice for frustrated Head Start parents. Waters' concern for parents' rights led her to become involved in local politics, and in 1973 she went to work as chief deputy to City Councilman David Cunningham. In 1976, Waters quit her job and successfully ran for election to the California State Assembly. After serving for fourteen years in the California State Assembly, in 1990 Waters successfully ran for the U.S. House of Representative. Waters continued to represent California and was active on many issues, including affirmative action, community development, women's health and welfare reform.
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