13th Class
RuPaul Andre Charles
(b. 1960)
Actor, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality & Author
California Connection:
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Born and raised in San Diego
Brandi Chastain
(b. 1968)
Athlete & Olympic Medalist
California Connection:
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Born and raised in San Jose
Achievements:
Brandi Chastain is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and three-time Olympic medalist who has inspired generations of young women to play soccer and to fight for equal pay and working conditions as professional athletes.
Reverend James M. Lawson, Jr.
(b. 1928)
Civil Rights Activist
California Connection:
- Lived in Los Angeles from 1974 to 1999
Achievements:
The Reverend James M. Lawson, Jr., began resisting racism as a young child in Massillon, Ohio.
Wolfgang Puck
(b. 1949)
Chef, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
California Connection:
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Has lived and worked in Los Angeles since 1975
Helen M. Turley
(b. 1943)
Winemaker/Vintner
California Connection:
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Has lived and worked in Napa and Sonoma counties since 1977