Social Justice and Injustice

Here you’ll find an unexpected take on the artifacts and stories of American innovation, ingenuity, resourcefulness, entrepreneurship, perseverance and social transformation through a social justice lens. Learn new stories about individuals and groups too frequently excluded from history books.

Stories of Social Justice and Injustice

The Henry Ford commits to solidarity with communities that experience marginalization or other social injustice by using our collections to amplify those stories.

African American Workers at Ford Motor Company

African Americans seeking a better life in Detroit found jobs at Ford Motor Company, but often in dirty and dangerous roles.

Art from Everyday Life

Susana Allen Hunter's creativity in quilting was fueled by the practical concerns of her life in the Jim Crow South in one of the poorest counties in the United States.

Melvin Parson: Market Gardener & Social Entrepreneur

One of the reasons Melvin Parson founded his growers’ association was to get "a seat at the table," as people of color were not represented among the farmers he met.

Celebrate Women's History

Meet women who broke boundaries in a variety of fields.

Women in Racing

Celebrate the women who’ve made their mark in the world of auto racing through artifacts from our collections.

Kimberly Bryant

Watch the founder of Black Girls CODE discuss diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Real-Life Rosie the Riveters

See photos from our collection that depict women factory workers during World War II.

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