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Date and Location

February 19, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET
L-166

Contact

617-495-1360
Study Group with Mayor Tishaura Jones: Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown—and Heavier Still When the Crown was Never Meant for You

Study Group with Mayor Tishaura Jones: Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown—and Heavier Still When the Crown was Never Meant for You


What does leadership look like when race and gender shape not only how power is exercised, but how it is judged? We will trace Mayor Tishaura O. Jones' political journey and will examine how governing as a “first” reshapes authority, magnifies scrutiny, and influences public perception and policymaking—revealing what American democracy demands of those who challenge its traditional image of leadership.


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.


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Speakers and Presenters

Mayor Tishaura Jones, Former Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri

Organizer

Institute of Politics (IOP)