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Etta James and Archie Williams
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Two prominent Black Americans joined five other inductees in receiving this honor posthumously during a virtual ceremony, as announced by Newsom and his wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Governor Gavin Newsom expressed, “The outstanding legacy of this group had and will continue to embody what it meant to be a Californian. There is no doubt that their legacies will continue to live on and inspire millions across our state for generations to come.”
Born as Jamesetta Hawkins, ‘Etta James’ adopted this stage name for her illustrious career as a singer based in Los Angeles. She captivated audiences across various musical genres, including blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, soul, and rock n’ roll.
Some of her most beloved recordings included “At Last,” “I Just Want to Make Love to You,” and “A Sunday Kind of Love.”
Archie Williams achieved Olympic glory in 1936, securing a gold medal in the 400-meter race at the Berlin Olympics. He accomplished this feat after completing his freshman year at UC Berkeley.
Williams also left an indelible mark on the track and field world by setting a world record at the NCAA Championships, completing the race in a remarkable 46.1 seconds.
The induction ceremony took place on August 22.
