Study Group with Mayor Tishaura Jones — Confessions of a Black Woman in Politics: When Representation Meets Resistance

Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
79 JFK St.
Cambridge
Thu., Apr. 9, 2026, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.



Behind every historic “first” are the untold stories of navigating power, scrutiny, and expectations. In this conversation, former Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush speaks candidly about the challenges, expectations, and contradictions that come with being a Black woman navigating politics in America.

AUDIENCE: These conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address.

OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, all IOP study groups are off-the-record.

Gazette Classification: Education, Special Events
Organization/Sponsor: Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School
Speaker(s): Mayor Tishaura Jones, IOP Spring 2026 Resident Fellow, Former Mayor of St. Louis, MO, Cori Bush-Merritts, Congresswoman, MO-01
Cost: Free
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Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
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