Juanita Watkins facts for kids

Juanita Watkins (born May 11, 1939) is a former politician from the U.S.. She served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, helping to make laws for the state of Michigan.

Early Life and Education

Juanita Watkins was born on May 11, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago.

Schooling and Learning

Watkins went to Wendell Phillips High School and graduated from there. Later, she continued her education at Wayne State University's Labor School. This school focuses on topics related to workers and labor.

Political Career

Juanita Watkins dedicated many years to public service. She worked to represent the people of Michigan in their state government.

Serving in the State House

In 1978, Watkins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. She represented the 20th district from January 1979 to December 1982. In this role, she helped create and vote on laws for Michigan.

After that, in 1982, she was elected again. This time, she represented the 16th district. Her term for this district lasted from January 1983 to December 1990.

Other Political Roles

In 1984, Juanita Watkins was chosen as a delegate from Michigan. She attended the Democratic National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Democratic Party chooses its candidate for president.

In 1990, Watkins tried to become a United States Representative. This position would have meant representing Michigan in the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. However, she was not successful in that election.

Personal Life

Juanita Watkins has four children. She is also a member of the NAACP. This organization works to ensure equal rights for all people.