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May 15, 2020 · Ford survived, but was left permanently paralyzed from the waist down. “Those officers took something from me,” Ford says in Jackson Tisi’s short documentary Leon. “It’s not just the ...
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May 11, 2023 · Ford, who was 19 when he was shot five times by a police officer in a case of mistaken identity, discusses racial profiling, brutality, forgiveness and build...
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May 11, 2023 · Ford, who was 19 when he was shot five times by a police officer in a case of mistaken identity, discusses racial profiling, brutality, forgiveness and building a better future for his son.
Aug 29, 2020 · Leon Ford, an activist, author and father, has been speaking out against police brutality after he was shot by Pittsburgh police officers in 2012, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
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May 11, 2023 · Leon Ford, who was shot five times by a police officer in a case of mistaken identity, shares his story of survival and hope in his new book, 'An Unspeakable Hope'. He talks about racial profiling, brutality, forgiveness and building a better future for his son on Good Morning America.
Oct 11, 2015 · Leon Ford was paralyzed by a Pittsburgh officer in 2012 after a traffic stop. He shares his story and his views on policing and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Leon Ford instills audiences with his story of resilience and transformation. Drawing from his personal journey with social justice and mental health, Leon's speeches inspire action toward a more equitable society. Engage Leon for a compelling speaking experience that sparks hope and purpose.