Making His ‘Enemy’ an Ally: A Conversation with Leon Ford: Part 2
Making His ‘Enemy’ an Ally: A Conversation with Leon Ford: Part 2Description
We’ve all heard the unfortunate stories of police and Black Americans in our country. From misconduct to miscommunication, we often hear about victims of police abuse through memorials and services. But Leon Ford lived to tell the tale. At the young age of 19, he was left paralyzed after being shot by police. But, instead of allowing resentment and anger drive him, he decided to take control of the narrative – and his healing – to mend the relationships between his community and the authorities.
In this two-part Season 2 opener, Leon explains how he’s been able to create content and spaces to humanize both sides through “The Hear Foundation”, an organization dedicated exclusively to collaborating with community leaders, Pittsburgh Police, residents and the City to create a safe, thriving community for all. Listen to how he found unlikely allies for his own healing – and the healing of the larger community.
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been contemplating forgiveness regarding family, and love this episode. I do wonder how much resilience he gained from the deep love he received in his early life impacts his views and ability to forgive and confront.