Affirm Black Women Portrait Series: Maxine Waters

Portrait of Maxine Waters with quote. “I am a strong Black woman. I cannot be intimidated, and I’m not going anywhere.” (2019, Watercolor and ink on paper, 9” x 12”, by Lydia Makepeace)

“I am a strong Black woman. I cannot be intimidated, and I’m not going anywhere.” - Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters is a US congresswoman from California who fearlessly fights for women and children from marginalized communities. She’s been speaking truth to power for more than 40 years in public service and is not backing down. 🙌🏾

View the complete Affirm Black Women portrait series here