Governor Newsom, First Partner Siebel Newsom, and the California Museum announce the 18th Class of the California Hall of Fame
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~ Sacramento, CA - The California Hall of Fame has announced its 18th class of inductees, consisting of trailblazing women in various fields such as athletics, civil rights, culinary arts, and entertainment. This is the first time in the history of the California Hall of Fame that the entire class is comprised of women, in recognition of their significant contributions to the state's history.

Governor Gavin Newsom, along with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum, made the announcement today. The posthumous class will be honored in a virtual ceremony on Thursday, December 19.

The 18th class includes notable figures such as cook and television personality Julia Child, California's first poet laureate Ina Donna Coolbrith, Olympic gold medalist Vicki Manalo Draves, civil rights activist Mitsuye Endo, primatologist and gorilla conservationist Dian Fossey, civil rights hero Alice Piper, and singer Tina Turner.

"We are very proud to induct the California Hall of Fame's 18th class," said Governor Newsom. "This all-female cohort consists of powerful women who remain beloved cultural icons and civil rights luminaries today, truly embodying the California spirit."

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom also expressed her excitement for this year's all-women class. "We are thrilled to announce the induction of the first all-women class of honorees into the California Hall of Fame," she said. "These trailblazing women have shattered barriers, challenged societal norms, and driven progress that has transformed California and the world."

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The virtual induction ceremony will be livestreamed on various platforms including Governor's Office YouTube channel and Instagram page as well as California Museum's YouTube channel.

"The California Museum is honored to be the home of the California Hall of Fame," said Anne Marie Petrie, Chair of the California Museum Board of Trustees. "The 18th class highlights the inspirational achievements of women who overcame obstacles, making indelible contributions to our culture and influencing the path of history."

Established in 2006, the California Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to arts, business and labor, entertainment, food and wine, literature, music, public service, science, and sports. The Governor and First Partner select the inductees annually.

For more information on the California Hall of Fame or to download media assets, visit their media kit. In other news, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom recently joined a nine-year-old from Merced for the 93rd annual Capitol Tree lighting ceremony. Additionally, California has approved a $1.4 billion plan to build thousands more vehicle chargers and boost zero-emission infrastructure. The state has also invested $42 million in a critical battery storage project at Camp Pendleton in San Diego to support grid reliability and climate goals.

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