Cori Bush is set to become the first Black congresswoman in the history of Missouri after storming to victory over her Republican rival Anthony Rogers with more than 75% of the vote in the state’s 1st district, which includes the city of St Louis.
Bush, a single mother, nurse and former Covid patient, gave a rousing victory speech on Tuesday, saying: ‘This is our moment to finally, finally start living and growing and thriving … My message today is to every Black, brown, immigrant, queer, and trans person, and to every person locked out of opportunities to thrive because of oppressive systems: I’m here to serve you. To every person who knows what it’s like to give a loved one that “just make it home safely, baby” talk: I love you.’
source: theguardian.com