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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) joined designers and other guests last week at the Beverly Center Macy's to pay tribute to fashion icon Eunice W. Johnson. The ‘For the Love of Color' event was an opportunity to pay homage to the life and legacy of Mrs. Johnson, who passed away last year, and to showcase some of her designs that were used in the famous Ebony Fashion Fair shows and loved by millions around the world.
By Brandon I. Brooks
Veteran and professional photographer Valerie Goodloe premiered her debut documentary film, "Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Daughter," at the 2011 Pan African Film Festival.
The story of "Gang Girl" is based upon Valerie Goodloe and her family's ongoing struggle to save her daughter, Nafeesa, from the notorious gang culture that haunts Los Angeles' inner-city streets.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) authored the following op-ed for the Afro American Newspaper.
House Republicans last week introduced a spending measure to fund the federal government for the rest of fiscal year. And, perhaps not surprisingly, it is an extreme and indiscriminate assault on African Americans and other populations who have historically bore the brunt of budget cuts in the name of fiscal austerity: women, children, students, veterans, the poor, the homeless, communities of color, it goes on.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and her husband, Ambassador Sidney Williams, were honored by the Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC) in Marina del Rey on February 12th during the group's annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Scholarship and Award Luncheon. The 2011 luncheon theme was ‘Lest We Forget: From the Civil War to Civil Rights'.
Congresswoman Waters was honored with the Woman of Courage Award; Ambassador Williams was honored with the Meritorious Leadership Award.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) issued the following statement upon the passing of her colleague, former Rep. John ‘Steve' Horn (R-Calif.):
"I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Horn.
"In 1992, a banner year for Democrats in Congress, Steve surprised us all by being elected as a Republican to represent Long Beach and Bellflower after a distinguished career that included serving his country in uniform, writing public policy, promoting civil rights, and leading CSU Long Beach for almost 20 years.
Expounding on her visions for her new position at the Woodrow Wilson International School for Scholars as well as past remembrances of nine terms on Capitol Hill, Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice) took part in a question-and-answer session with a group of local reporters at her El Segundo office Feb. 10, two days after announcing her abrupt departure from the U.S. House of Representatives.
by Richard Simon
Perhaps this will bump up the TV ratings: liberal Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles) and conservative Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas), who are far apart politically, will sit together for President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A number of members of California's famously fractured congressional delegation, which last held a bipartisan meeting nearly a year ago, plan to sit with members of the opposing party in response to the calls for civility in hyper-partisan Washington.
After thoroughly reviewing the FCC and DOJ orders regarding the approval of the acquisition of NBC by Comcast, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) today released the following statement:
By Gary Walker
In the aftermath of the Tucson, Ariz. shootings that left six dead and 13 wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), local, state and federal lawmakers in The Argonaut coverage area have pledged to continue attending public outings.
"I'm not going to hide," Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice) declared in an interview less than a week after Giffords and others were allegedly shot by Jared Loughner at a congressional event Jan. 8.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) issued the following statement today after Ambassador Sargent Shriver passed away:
"I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Ambassador Sargent Shriver, and I extend my condolences to his family and his friends, including his daughter, former California First Lady Maria Shriver.