Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman who is the 40th governor of California, serving since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Nominates Martin Jenkins, First Openly Gay Black Man to State Supreme Court
deadline.comTom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday he nominated Martin J. Jenkins as the first openly gay and third Black man to serve as a justice on the California Supreme Court.“Anyone who knows me knows my identity has been as a gay man, perhaps the greatest challenge of my life,” said Jenkins. “It has not been easy.
But I want to say to those young people today who may be watching…that I am not here in spite of the struggle. I am here because of the struggle.
It is deep in my character. Afforded me sensibilities about the word and people who are not so willing to accept that people are able to love differently than they do. “I want these young people to know that authenticity is the greatest gift you can.
