Cori Bush

Cori Bush: Biography in Details

Who is Cori Bush? 

Cori Bush is an American politician and activist who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st congressional district.

She is a member of the Democratic Party and was elected to Congress in 2020. Prior to her political career, she was a registered nurse and a community organizer.

Cori Bush- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education 

Cori Anika Bush was born on July 21, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Errol Bush and Carolyn Townsend. Her father Errol is an alderman in Northwoods and a former Mayor.

She grew up in the Northwoods neighborhood of St. Louis and attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Harris-Stowe State University in 2008.

Cori Bush’s parents divorced when she was young, and she experienced homelessness during her teenage years.

She has a sister named Nikki and two brothers, Michael and Derrick. Bush is African American and has spoken publicly about the racism and discrimination she has faced throughout her life.

Cori Bush- Professional Life, Careers 

Before entering politics, Cori Bush worked as a registered nurse and as a pastor. She also became involved in activism and community organizing, particularly in the wake of the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Bush founded the nonprofit organization Kingdom Embassy International, which provides services to individuals and families in need.

In 2018, Bush ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri’s 1st congressional district, challenging the incumbent Democrat William Lacy Clay.

Although she was ultimately unsuccessful in that race, she gained national attention for her progressive platform and grassroots campaign.

Cori Bush ran again for Congress in 2020, this time defeating Clay in the Democratic primary and going on to win the general election.

She was sworn into office on January 3, 2021, becoming the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress.

As a member of Congress, Cori Bush has focused on issues such as racial justice, police reform, and economic inequality.

Cori Bush has been a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has advocated for policies such as Medicare for All and a Green New Deal.

Cori Bush- Net worth, Salary 

According to reports, Cori Bush’s net worth as of 2023 is around $2 Million.  She earns a salary of $174,000 per year as a member of Congress.

Cori Bush- Rumors, Controversy 

Cori Bush has been the subject of some rumors and controversies during her political career. In 2021, she faced criticism from some conservatives for her advocacy of defunding the police.

She also faced criticism for her decision to move her office away from that of her Republican colleague Marjorie Taylor Greene, citing concerns about Greene’s behavior.

Body Features- Height, Weight 

In terms of her body features, Cori Bush is around 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 75kg.  She owns dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Social Media

Cori Bush is active on social media, particularly on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. She uses these platforms to communicate with her constituents and to advocate for her policy priorities.

She has over 800,000 followers on Twitter and over 400,000 followers on Instagram.

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