Cora Masters Barry - Congresswoman Waters poses with former D.C. First Lady Cora Masters Barry (center) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) (left). Congresswoman Waters attended a D.C. City Council meeting to defend the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center after it was threatened with being closed. The Center was founded by Barry and serves District families and children with educational and recreational activities. D.C. decided to keep the center open after an outcry from the community. October 1, 2009. Majority Leader Hoyer - After his appearance at Congresswoman Waters' Young, Gifted and Black event during CBC ALC, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer sent her this picture, inscribed "To my friend, Maxine Waters, with thanks for your leadership and you courage - Steny Hoyer" Rainbow/PUSH Dinner - Congresswoman Waters attends the 11th Annual Awards Dinner of the Rainbow/PUSH organization in Beverly Hills. From left are Congresswoman Diane Watson (CA-33), Congresswoman Waters, former L.A. Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who won the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award), Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (IL-02) and musician Herbie Hancock. November 13, 2009. NASA - Congresswoman Waters met briefly with astronauts from the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) just before the Veterans Day Recess in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol. From Left to Right: ESA Astronaut Christer Fuglesang; Congresswoman Waters; NASA Astronaut José Hernández; Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-12); NASA Astronaut Patrick Forrester; and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-38). Presentation - On Veterans Day at Hawthorne VFW Post 2075, Congresswoman Waters expressed condolences to Cecilia Preciado of Hawthorne, sister of Sgt. Eduviges "Duvi" Preciado Wolf, who was killed recently in Afghanistan. VFW Post 2075 Commander Barry Colston is pictured at right. South Bay - Congresswoman Waters receives the Esther Williams Award from South Bay Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Jan Vogel for her service to the South Bay. November 10, 2009. Moms Rising - Congresswoman Waters poses with her lapel pin from Moms Rising, who asked Members of Congress to wear the pin to show their support for health care reform that meets the needs of children and families. November 4, 2009. Darfur Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks with actress and activist Mia Farrow prior to a press conference announcing the Congressional Black Caucus' participation in a fast protesting ongoing violence in Darfur, Sudan. ONE Campaign - Congresswoman Waters and other participants listen as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks at the Los Angeles "ONE City" event. April 7, 2009. ONE Campaign - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, at left, and local members of the grassroots, global anti-poverty organization ONE at City Hall to declare Los Angeles a “ONE City” against global poverty and disease. April 7, 2009. Darfur - Congresswoman Waters joined then-House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and colleagues on a five nation Congressional Delegation Trip to Africa. Congresswoman Waters is pictured here with refugee women at a United States Agency for International Development Camp with, from left, Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Lee. February 2006. Ludacris Foundation - Congresswoman Waters received the Congressional Leadership Award from The Ludacris Foundation at its 6th Annual Benefit Dinner. Pictured from left to right: Kenny Carroll, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Quincy Jones, Ludacris, Debra L. Lee, Kevin Liles and Roberta Shields. October 24, 2009. J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center - Congresswoman Waters receives an award from Rachel Ashburn Mallory, granddaughter of the namesake of the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center in Columbus, OH. The Congresswoman delivered the keynote address to the Center's Annual Awards Banquet. October 25, 2009. Bev Smith - Congresswoman Waters sits down for an interview with the Bev Smith Radio Show to talk about her activities at the CBCF ALC. Jim Brown - Congresswoman Waters poses with her friend and former NFL Running Back Jim Brown. Jim Brown - Congresswoman Waters listens to Jim Brown following her forum on ending mandatory minimum sentencing. mother - Congresswoman Waters poses with the mother of a young man who is in prison because of mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Kemba Smith - Congresswoman Waters poses with Kemba Smith, right, who participated in the panel on mandatory minimum sentencing because of her own experiences in the legal system, and an audience member at left. Kemba Smith - Congresswoman Waters speaks with Kemba Smith, who participated in the panel on mandatory minimum sentencing because of her own experiences in the legal system. Jim Brown - Former NFL Running Back and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Brown speaks during Congresswoman Waters' forum on ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Mr. Brown's organization Amer-I-Can works with at-risk youth to teach life management skills. Ogletree - Congresswoman Waters and panelists listen as Harvard Professor Charles Ogletree speaks about ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Friend - Congresswoman Waters speaks with an acquaintance at the Washington Convention Center. AIDS remarks - Congresswoman Waters delivers remarks about combating HIV/AIDS during the Congressional Black Caucus' Annual Legislative Conference. Hatcher - Congresswoman Waters listens as Judge Terry Hatter speaks about ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Judiciary Panel - Congresswoman Waters addresses the panel and the audience at her issues forum on ending mandatory minimum sentencing. Office of the Americas 3 - Congresswoman Waters delivers the keynote address at the Office of the Americas' Peace and Justice Brunch. September 13, 2009. Office of the Americas - Congresswoman Waters poses with Office of the Americas Director Blase Bonpane at the organization's Peace and Justice Brunch. September 13, 2009. Office of the Americas - Congresswoman Waters poses with, from left, Theresa Bonpane, Shae Popovich, and Blase Bonpane, members of the Office of the Americas' Board of Directors. The Congresswoman gave the keynote at OA's Peace and Justice Brunch. September 13, 2009. Vento 3 - Congresswoman Waters poses with Ms. Foscarinis and G.W. Rolle, who was honored with the Personal Achievement Award. September 24, 2009. Vento 2 - Congresswoman Waters receives her award from Susan Vento, Presenter of the Bruce F. Vento Award, and Maria Foscarinis, Founder & Executive Director of the NLCHP. September 24, 2009. Vento 1 - Congresswoman Waters accepts the Bruce F. Vento Award at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty's McKinney-Vento Awards Dinner for her work to prevent homelessness and keep American families in their homes. September 24, 2009. Local Leaders - Congresswoman Waters met with officials from communities throughout the 35th District to announce federal funding she has secured for local projects. Lawndale High - Congresswoman Waters spoke to students at Lawndale High School about the economic stimulus package, which is funding projects and creating jobs in the 35th District. Jordan High - During Teacher Appreciation Week, Congresswoman Waters spoke about the importance of education and praised teachers and students at Jordan High School for the school’s higher test scores. Memorial Day - On Memorial Day, Congresswoman Waters expressed her appreciation for the sacrifices that veterans have made and of the importance of providing veterans the benefits they deserve. White House Bill Signing - Congresswoman Waters and other Congressional lawmakers look on as President Obama signs the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which Congresswoman Waters helped write. The President praised Congresswoman Waters for her leadership on housing policy. bernanke 2 - Congresswoman Waters listens as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke answers a question during her banking forum on minority inclusion. bernanke 1 - Congresswoman Waters introduces Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke so that he could address the Fed's efforts to increase minority inclusion in the financial services sector. banking panel - Panelists participating in Congresswoman Waters' banking forum on minority inclusion include: Nathaniel H. Christian, Castleoak Securities; Donald P. Cogsville, The Cogsville Group; Robert L. Johnson, RLJ Companies; Lawrence Parks, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco; Tony Quintero, National Financial Services Consortium; Donna Sims Wilson, M.R. Beal & Company bob johnson - Congresswoman Waters speaks with BET founder Bob Johnson after his participation in her banking forum on minority inclusion. question with panel - Congresswoman Waters and panelists listen to a question from the audience during the banking issue forum on minority inclusion. question - Congresswoman Waters listens to a question from the audience during her banking panel on minority inclusion. crowd - Congresswoman Waters and husband Ambassador Sidney Williams walk to a meeting as they speak with acquaintances attending ALC. asw and cmw - Congresswoman Waters walks to a meeting with her husband Ambassador Sidney Williams. Panel - The Young, Gifted and Black panel included, from left, television personality Terrence J, singer Que, actress LisaRaye McCoy, singer Los, motivational speaker Daniel Griffin, and BET President and CEO Debra Lee. Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot appeared later in the program. Emmitt - Congresswoman Waters, husband Ambassador Sidney Williams and others listen to former Dallas Cowboys player Emmitt Smith as he describes his efforts to increase minority inclusion as it relates to the financial services sector. Emmitt - Congresswoman Waters speaks with former Dallas Cowboys player Emmitt Smith about his efforts to increase minority inclusion as it relates to the financial services sector. full house - Congresswoman Waters prepares to introduce the panelists of Young, Gifted and Black to a packed house. panel - Congresswoman Waters asks the panelists of Young, Gifted and Black to tell the audience about how they got started in their careers and what challenges they overcame in doing so. Hoyer - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer waits to address the audience at Young, Gifted and Black. Hoyer 2 - Congresswoman Waters listens as House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer addresses the audience at Young, Gifted and Black. Judge - Judge ABC asks a question of the panel during the Young, Gifted and Black forum. Smoot - Congresswoman Waters poses with Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot. Laugh - Congresswoman Waters shares a laugh with, from left, singer Los, Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot, and singer Que following her Young, Gifted and Black forum. Group - Congresswoman Waters poses with, from left, singer Los, Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot, and singer Que following the Young, Gifted and Black Forum. Doo Whop - Congresswoman Waters listens as the Doo Whop Boiz sing to her following the Young, Gifted and Black forum. Doo Whop - Congresswoman Waters poses with the Doo Whop Boiz after they performed a song for her. Supporters - Congresswoman Waters poses for a photograph after the conclusion of her Young, Gifted and Black forum. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters speaks with Congressman John Lewis and host Roland Martin after taping for 'Washington Watch'. September 17, 2009. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters answers a question during taping of 'Washington Watch' as Congressman John Lewis and host Roland Martin listen. September 17, 2009. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters listens as Congressman John Lewis answers a question during taping of Roland Martin's 'Washington Watch'. September 17, 2009. Roland Martin - Congresswoman Waters shares a laugh with Congressman John Lewis and host Roland Martin before taping for the new TV One program 'Washington Watch'. September 17, 2009. BET - Congresswoman Waters speaks with BET News following President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. September 9, 2009. Ed Schultz - Congresswoman Waters speaks live with Ed Schultz on the set of MSNBC's The Ed Show following President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. September 9, 2009. DL Hughley - Congresswoman Waters poses with comedian and commentator DL Hughley after he interviewed her for an upcoming segment on The Jay Leno Show. September 9, 2009. Thanksgiving - Congresswoman Waters participates in a turkey distribution event during the 2008 Thanksgiving season. Inglewood Shooting - Congresswoman Waters listens to a question during a 2008 press conference on shootings by the Inglewood Police Department. Inglewood Shooting - Congresswoman Waters joins Inglewood leaders and citizens at a 2008 press conference on shootings by the Inglewood Police Department. 07 Foreclosure Hearing - Congresswoman Waters chairs a 2007 hearing on foreclosures at the California Science Center with fellow Members of Congress. From left are Reps. Laura Richardson, Linda Sanchez, Grace Napolitano, Maxine Waters, and Al Green. Award - Congresswoman Waters receives an award at the 2007 Delmer L. Fox Humanitarian and Scholarship Awards Luncheon. Drew/King - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a 2007 rally in support of keeping Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center open. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters and then-Chairman Bob Ney share a laugh during the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee's 2006 field hearing in Los Angeles. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters and then-Chairman Bob Ney pose with community and housing officials during the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee's 2006 field hearing in Los Angeles. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters, then-Chairman Bob Ney, and others listen during a 2006 tour of a housing unit in Los Angeles as part of the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee's field hearing. 06 Housing Hearing - Congresswoman Waters speaks during a 2006 Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee field hearing in Los Angeles. Listening at right is then-Chairman Bob Ney. Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters speaks to the media during a 2006 peace event to bring our troops home. Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters speaks with a peace activist at a 2006 event to bring our troops home. Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters poses with a soldier at a 2006 peace event to bring our troops home Code Pink - Congresswoman Waters joins Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and peace activists in 2006 at an event sponsored by Code Pink to bring our troops home. HIV Test - Congresswoman Waters poses with a volunteer in 2006 at an event to encourage testing for HIV. HIV Test - Congresswoman Waters joins fellow Congresswomen and members of the Congressional Black Caucus in 2006 after getting tested for HIV as part of a national drive to encourage testing. LAX - Congresswoman Waters reviews security measures at Los Angeles International Airpot (LAX) during her 2005 visit. Joining her are from left Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congresswoman Jane Harman, and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. LAX - Congresswoman Waters and Congresswoman Jane Harman listen to Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff speak about security measures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during their 2005 visit. LAX - Congresswoman Waters and Congresswoman Jane Harman listen as Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff speaks at a 2005 press conference on security measures at Los Angeles International Airport. LAX - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a 2005 press conference on security measures at Los Angeles International Airpot (LAX). Listening on are Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and Congresswoman Jane Harman. LAX - Congresswoman Waters tours Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to review security measures at the airport in 2005. Joining her are Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (second from left), Congresswoman Jane Harman (center), and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff (right). LAX - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a 2005 press conference on security measures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Listening are Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff (l) and Congresswoman Jane Harman (r). Judiciary Committee Hearing - Congresswoman Waters listens during a 2005 Judiciary Committee hearing. Out of Iraq - Congresswoman Waters poses for a photograph with attendees at an Out of Iraq peace event in 2005. Out of Iraq - Congresswoman Waters is joined by supporters on stage as she speaks at an Out of Iraq peace event in 2005. Out of Iraq - Congresswoman Waters speaks at an Out of Iraq peace event in 2005. New Orleans Residents - Congresswoman Waters meets with residents of New Orleans, some of whom are survivors of Hurricane Katrina, on a trip to the city over July 4th weekend. Student Art Competition Winner - Congresswoman Waters meets with Christopher De La O, who was chosen to represent California's 35th District in the annual Student Art Competition. Christopher will be a senior at Westchester High School. June 24, 2009. Darfur Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a press conference announcing her and other Members' participation in a fast to raise awareness about the ongoing violence in Darfur, Sudan. May 19, 2009. Darfur Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks with actress and activist Mia Farrow before the start of a press conference announcing the Congressional Black Caucus's participation in a fast to protest the violence in Darfur. May 19, 2009. NAHRO - Congresswoman Waters receives an award from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), naming her the 2009 NAHRO Legislator of the Year for her work to secure quality, affordable housing for all Americans. March 17, 2009. Shirley Chisholm Portrait Unveiling - Congresswoman Waters joins fellow Members of Congress, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other leaders for the unveiling of the official portrait of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. March 4, 2009 Gardena Transit Facility - Congresswoman Waters at the ribbon cutting for the new Gardena transit facility with (from left to right) State Senator Rod Wright; Councilwoman Rachel Johnson; Whittman Ballenger, Director of Transportation; Councilman Ron Ikejiri; Mayor Paul Tanaka; City Manager Mitch Lansdale; Ray Tellis of the Federal Transit Administration; and Councilman Dan Medina. Congressional Page - Congresswoman Waters meets with Congressional Page Donald Garrett on his last day in Washington. July 30, 2009. Constituent and NYLC participant - Congresswoman Waters meets with Gardena, CA resident Helen Ray, who was in Washington to participate in the National Youth Leadership Council program. July 30, 2009. Constituent and NYLC participant - Congresswoman Waters and staff meet with Helen Ray of Gardena, CA, who was in Washington DC as part of the National Youth Leadership Council. July 30, 2009. Mayor Ray Nagin's Visit - Congresswoman Waters and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pose for a photograph after wrapping up a meeting on the state of recovery efforts in New Orleans 4 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. July 29, 2009. Mayor Ray Nagin's Visit - Congresswoman Waters, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and their staffs share a laugh during Mayor Nagin's visit to Washington. July 29, 2009. Mayor Ray Nagin's Visit - Congresswoman Waters, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, and their staffs convene to discuss recovery efforts in New Orleans 4 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. July 29, 2009. Dana Middle School Staff - Congresswoman Waters presents staff of Dana Middle School in Hawthorne, CA with a special certificate to recognize the school's achievements, particularly being named a 'School to Watch'. June 25, 2009. Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Members of Congress listen to a consumer rights advocate speak during a press conference on the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. From left are Reps. Brad Miller, Keith Ellison, Luis Gutierrez, Maxine Waters, and Barney Frank. July 22, 2009. 7/22/09 Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks at a press conference on the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Listening from left are Reps. Brad Miller, Luis Gutierrez, Barney Frank, and Keith Ellison. July 22, 2009. Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters speaks out in favor of creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency at a press conference with fellow Members of Congress and Americans for Financial Reform. Congressman Keith Ellison listens. July 22, 2009. Consumer Financial Protection Press Conference - Congresswoman Waters and Congressman Luis Gutierrez listen as Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the Financial Services Committee speaks about the need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. July 22, 2009. Congresswoman Waters & FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair - Congresswoman Waters and FDIC Chairwoman Bair after a meeting. July 9, 2009