Black and white photo of Marilyn and Ella seated and looking glamourous. Ella is speaking to Marilyn and smiling and she is smiling and listening.

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1. Miriam (miriamm@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 14-Mar-2023 17:38:59 JST Miriam

   Ella Fitzgerald was barred from performing at the Mocambo club in the 1950s due to her race. Marilyn Monroe, a fan of Ella's music, intervened and promised to attend nightly if they booked Ella. The owner agreed, & Marilyn kept her promise. Ella's career skyrocketed.

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