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“I can take it back”: how a strong Black woman reclaimed her time

caption: California member of the House of Representatives Maxine Waters.
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California member of the House of Representatives Maxine Waters.

How are your time management skills? Because Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ are famously on point.

Waters' rise to viral fame included snappy clips in which she clapped back at the Treasury Secretary and dragged the FBI Director in 60 seconds or less. But how much do you know about the longtime legislator behind the staredowns over her glasses (and the ensuing merchandise)?

Consider Helena Andrews-Dyer and R. Eric Thomas' new book Reclaiming Her Time: The Power of Maxine Waters “the longest footnote ever to a t-shirt.”

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