The Civil Rights Hall of Fame seeks to honor outstanding Ohioans who are recognized as pioneers in human and civil rights and who have advanced the goals of equality and inclusion. Inductees of the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame are individuals who have made significant contributions in support of civil rights, cultural awareness and understanding in furtherance of a more just society. The honor bestowed on this select group of civil rights heroes will be officially recorded in Ohio's history. This year's inductees are:

I. Ray Miller
L. Ross Love
Monica Ramirez
Ben Espy
CJ Prentiss
Wenkui "Vincent" Wang
Cheryl Boyce
Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D.