“We have a deeply rooted misconception in our country that unhoused people have done something to deserve their conditions - when the reality is that unhoused people are living the consequences of our government's failure to secure the basic necessities people need to survive.”

American politician, nurse, pastor, and activist

Cori Anika Bush is an American politician, nurse, pastor, and Black Lives Matter activist. She served as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 1st congressional district from 2021 to 2025 and is a member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. Bush is known for combining public service with activism, especially around racial justice and social change. Her work has centered on grassroots organizing and political advocacy, reflecting her background in health care, ministry, and movement politics.