LaShawn Ford - Working To Be Heard
LaShawn Ford's story is remarkable. It began in the public housing projects of Chicago, and his ability to speak truth to power is fueled with compassion. In this episode of The Crisis Cast, Thom & Lissa hear from this former public school teacher who has served 14 years in the Illinois General Assembly. Rep. Ford is working daily to fight. for equity in the cannabis industry. You'll hear why he was once against the legalization of marijuana and how we can all be better advocates for those suffering from mental illness.