I will not stay silent when I spot racism," Jones, 49, said… - Tishaura Jones

" "
I will not stay silent when I spot racism," Jones, 49, said during her speech, delivered at the city's Omega Center. "I will not stay silent when I spot homophobia or transphobia. I will not stay silent when I spot xenophobia. I will not stay silent when I spot religious intolerance. I will not stay silent when I spot any injustice."

Tishaura Jones

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Tishaura Jones

Tishaura Oneda Jones (born march 10,1972) is an American politician who has served as the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri since April 2021. A member of the Missouri Democratic Party, Jones served from 2008 to 2013 in the Missouri House of Representatives; and as Treasurer of the City of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Tishaura Oneda Jones • Tishaura O. Jones

All quotes from Tishaura Jones Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Tishaura Jones:

Kamala Harris Cori Bush Nikkita Oliver Jackie Biskupski Amina J. Mohammed

Additional quotes by Tishaura Jones

Equitable development must be driven by the community, not by politics

For any Black woman who is considering running for office, I would first say to her that you are complete. You don't need any additional education or degrees

We have always wanted community input. We have to meet people where they are and we want them to tell us how their government can work for them not the other way around

I will not stay silent when I spot racism," Jones, 49, said during her speech, delivered at the city's Omega Center. "I will not stay silent when I s… - Tishaura Jones

About Tishaura Jones

Also Known As

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Additional quotes by Tishaura Jones

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI