She was told girls shouldn’t draw cars. She went on to design one.
In 1983, Emeline King made history as Ford Motor Company’s first Black female transportation designer after being told as a child that designing cars wasn’t for girls.
During her nearly 25 years at Ford, King helped shape several iconic models, including the interior of the 1994 Ford Mustang and contributions to the Thunderbird.
Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the people who tell you what you can’t do are exactly the reason you need to prove them wrong.
Representation changes the road for everyone coming after. ✨
📸 Source: @dantelee
