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Sep 15, 2020 · Celebrities. Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe: Inside Their Surprising Friendship. The Hollywood starlet and jazz singer had a bond that defied the odds during a time of racial...
Dec 2, 2019 · Dan Evon. Published Dec. 2, 2019. Image courtesy of Getty Images/Stock photo. Claim: The Mocambo night club in Los Angeles refused to book Ella Fitzgerald due to her race but was eventually...
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- Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong. Ella Fitzgerald. Love, Inspirational, Motivational.
- It isn't where you came from, its where you're going that counts. Ella Fitzgerald. Happiness, Inspiring, Success.
- The only thing better than singing is more singing. Ella Fitzgerald. Love, Birthday, Music.
- Music is the universal language ... it brings people closer together. Ella Fitzgerald. Music, People, Together.
Nov 8, 2017 · Marilyn Monroe, passionate supporter of civil rights, helped Ella Fitzgerald break a racial barrier with a phone call. With exceptional energy on stage and a unique voice, Ella Fitzgerald enchanted audiences all around the U.S. and beyond for six decades.
Jan 24, 2022 · 9. CNN examined the life of iconic actress Marilyn Monroe. during a three-hour special on Sunday. Reframed: Marilyn Monroe explored Monroe’s advocacy for racial equality, particular...
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Jan 10, 2020 · Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe were as different as night and day, and each rose to stardom via their own talent and hard work. Neither of them needed the other to become a star, but their friendship helped them to do something stardom hadn't been able to do: it helped break down barriers that should never have been there in the first place.
Mar 22, 2012 · KNKX Public Radio | By Kevin Kniestedt. Published March 22, 2012 at 1:59 PM PDT. Jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald’s voice is recognized by millions around the world. But few know about her career-defining friendship with Marilyn Monroe, to whom Fitzgerald said she “owe a real debt.”.
