The Automotive Hall of Fame Unveils New Exhibit Honoring the Contributions and Innovations of African Americans in the Mobility Industry
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF), a non-profit organization that honors and celebrates the mobility industry's pioneers and their impact on society, is celebrating the opening of its new exhibit "Achievement." This initiative began in 2022, kicked-off by a $500,000 grant from General Motors which enabled the AHF to begin developing a multi-channel experience to help educate the community about Black contributions to the global automotive industry as well as the industry's impact on Black families and communities. Lear and American Axle also provided grants toward this initiative.
- "The Automotive Hall of Fame is proud to bring this compelling exhibit and content to the public," said Sarah Cook, president, Automotive Hall of Fame.
- "We knew we needed to do more to showcase the contributions and stories of the people of color who have shaped our industry.
- We hope that by sharing these remarkable stories of achievement we inspire others to contribute to the future of mobility."
- The first installation of the exhibit honors 19 African American men and women who impacted various facets of the industry throughout history.