Leon Ford

The unlikely pair launched The Hear Foundation Wednesday to work with communities to tackle gun violence and promote trauma-informed solutions.

Leon Ford rose to national prominence after he survived a police shooting in Pittsburgh nearly seven years ago. He became a leading voice for improved…

Activist Leon Ford has suspended his campaign for Pittsburgh City Council.In an email to campaign supporters Tuesday, Ford said, “My other commitments…

There are now two declared candidates in the race to represent Pittsburgh’s 9th city council district in the East End. Former Pittsburgh Public school…

After building a reputation as a well-known activist in Pittsburgh, Leon Ford is ready to take what he considers the next step: running for office.Ford,…

On the sixth anniversary of the police shooting that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Leon Ford, 25, formally launched his campaign for Pittsburgh…

A black man who was paralyzed in a police-involved shooting during a traffic stop has announced he is running for Pittsburgh City Council.Leon Ford said…

An encounter between a Pittsburgh Police officer and activist Leon Ford is under internal investigation. Ford, who was shot and paralyzed by Pittsburgh…

Following legal suits arguing that the Pennsylvania's Congressional district map unfairly serves Republicans, the state Supreme Court has ordered new…

The City of Pittsburgh has agreed to pay a $5.5 million settlement to Leon Ford, who was shot and paralyzed by Pittsburgh Police at a traffic stop in…