California Hall of Fame 16th Class announced
- Elizabeth Larson
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum on Monday announced the 16th class of trailblazers in public service, sports, music, entertainment and more into the California Hall of Fame.
This posthumous class will be inducted into the California Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, in a virtual ceremony — joining over 100 inspirational Californians previously inducted for embodying the state's innovative spirit.
The California Hall of Fame 16th Class inductees are:
• Carrie Fisher: Actress and screenwriter;
• Maggie Gee: Pilot and physicist;
• Etta James: Singer;
• José Julio Sarria: LGBTQ rights activist and pioneer;
• Vin Scully: LA Dodgers broadcaster;
• Shirley Temple Black: Actress and public servant;
• Archie Williams: Olympic gold medalist and educator.
“We are thrilled to announce the newest class of inductees joining some of our state's most revolutionary, innovative, and brightest in the California Hall of Fame,” said Gov. Newsom. “The outstanding legacy of this group has and will continue to embody what it means to be a Californian. There is no doubt their legacies will continue to live on and inspire millions across our state for generations to come.”
“The governor and I are delighted to honor the contributions of this remarkable group of visionaries,” said Siebel Newsom. “Each one of these pioneers has uniquely impacted California through their boundless creativity, perseverance, and courage — encapsulating the California dream through their lives and legacies."
“We are honored to join the Governor and First Partner in recognizing this extraordinary group of inductees. Through their talent, creativity and courage, they embody the best of California,” said California Museum Board of Trustees Chair Anne Marie Petrie.
Launched in 2006, the California Hall of Fame honors history-making Californians who embody the state's spirit of innovation and have changed the state, the nation, and the world.
Inductees are selected annually by the Governor and First Partner for achievements in arts, business and labor, entertainment, food and wine, literature, music, public service, science, and sports.