”MLK Jr. is Not Who You Think He is”: We Didn’t Know These Historical Figures Were Incredibly Problematic Until Now

Henry Ford revolutionized the car industry and gave us the Model T, but he also had some pretty questionable beliefs. Being part of a mutual admiration society with Hitler? That’s like being BFFs with Voldemort. And don’t even start on his creepy habit of surveilling his employees in their homes. 

Henry Ford’s admiration for Hitler and fascist beliefs are a stark reminder that even those who are hailed as visionaries can have their dark sides. While his contributions to the automobile industry are undeniable, his anti-Semitic screed and surveillance of employees’ private lives reveal a troubling lack of respect for basic human rights.