During the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Conference in New Orleans, our team and Pittsburgh Public Schools students were interviewed for the Black Arm of the Law podcast. LISTEN NOW to find out what they had to say about policing, the community, and their experience at the 48th annual conference. The Black […]
Media Mentions
‘Poverty and racism is trauma’…Erica Givner, Leon Ford keynote the NAMI Black Mental Health Summit
The Pittsburgh Courier highlights Leon Ford’s participation as the morning keynote during NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Keystone Pennsylvania’s third annual Black Mental Health Summit, held at the Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg, July 10. Read the full article.
A Safer Pennsylvania: Steel City Edition
The Hear Foundation was honored to attend A Safer Pennsylvania: Steel City Edition this past Friday, standing alongside Pittsburgh’s grassroots organizations, faith leaders, and city officials to address the urgent issue of gun violence. Our board members, including Allegheny County Department of Human Services Director Erin Dalton and Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto, participated in […]
Leon Ford Joins NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Black Mental Health Summit
Leon Ford’s dedication to promoting mental health awareness in the Black community shines at the NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Black Mental Health Summit. Through The Hear Foundation, we strive to create supportive spaces and foster open dialogue, championing better mental health for all. Ford, who was paralyzed after being shot by police in 2012, has since […]
Media: Leon Ford and The Hear Foundation’s new president work with police to fight violent crime
Mary Ann Thomas of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette talks with The Hear Foundation about its history and plans for the future.
Media: Hear Foundation appoints CEO/president, new role for co-founder
The Pittsburgh Business Times talks with The Hear Foundation about their new roles.
