Missouri's First Black Congresswoman

Cori Bush

In January 2021 Cori Bush, Missouri's first black congresswoman, made history in our nation. Not only is Bush involved in politics, but she is also a nurse, a mother, an activist, as well as an ordained pastor in her city. She first gained major attention as an activist for Michael Brown, who was shot and killed in Ferguson, Missouri. In the last election, Bush ran on a platform of economic justice, which included advocating for a $15 minimum wage. She also believes everyone has the right to an education, so she has made it her mission to help eliminate college student debt.