E M E L I N E K I N G
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN A BLACK GIRL CAN'T DESIGN CARS?"
THEAUTOBIOGRAPHY
OF THE FIRST
AFRICAN AMERICAN
FEMALE
TRANSPORTATION
DESIGNER
FOR FORD
MOTOR COMPANY
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"Spectacular Historic
Exciting Classic"
-Chuck Patton, Board Member,
National Automotive Historic Collection
E M E L I N E K I N G
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN A BLACK GIRL CAN'T DESIGN CARS?
"My Claim to Fame"
1994 FORD MUSTANG INTERIOR
Inspiring, motivating phenomenal autobiography, detailing the life of Emeline King, the First African American Female Transportation Designer for Ford Motor Company. Tearing down racial and gender barriers this little girl from Detroit, Michigan chased relentlessly the dream of designing cars like her dad, for Ford Motor Company. You'll be inspireded by her struggles to blast through the glass ceiling. Her fight for equality and her historic accomplishments.
The Secret Society of
Twisted Story Tellers
Friday, February 23, 2024
@ 6 PM - 9 PM
Southfield Pavilion
26000 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076
Tickets are $15 per person and are available for purchase in person
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Celebrate Black History Month Meet Hidden Pioneers Emeline King;
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Designer of the 1994 Ford Mustang Interior
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The First African American Female Transportation Designer for Ford Motor Company
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Author: What Do You Mean A Black Girl Can't Design Cars ? Emeline King, She Did It!
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" Emeline has written a must read primer for all young girls considering quitting or not following their dreams. read this book and learn from "one of the best." -Dorothy Ware, Owner/CEO, BAM Best Artist Management, LLC
"Ms. Emeline King, a multitalented Women, who I am proud to know. Especially after learning she has contributed to my success, in the Automobile business thru the genius, of her car designs! Thank you. Cass Tech High Classmate."
-Mark O'Bryant Sales and Leasing Representative Bob Maxey Ford and Lincoln
"Emeline King, a pioneer in the male-dominated automobile design industry and its first black female designer, shares her inspiring saga of pitfalls, perseverance and triumph." -Garth Newberry Designer and Art Center Colleague
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"Emeline's autobiography book showcased her strength, true talent and courage to overcome any obstacle set before her. If she couldn't go over it, she chose to go around it. If she couldn't crawl under it she simply knocked it out of her way and proudly walked thru it. I'm proud of all your endeavors and accomplishments my sister. We share a common bond in the field of Transportation. She Did It! The first African American Female Transportation designer for Ford Motor Company. My Automotive Design Sheroe!"
-Earnest King Jr., Auto Mechanic, Detroit Department of Transportation.
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