Mocambo was the legendary nightclub on Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles where the Hollywood elite would frequent during the 1940’s and 50’s. Ella Fitzgerald wanted to play there but due to the segregation laws it remained a dream. Marilyn Monroe called the Mocambo owner and told him if he booked Ella, she'd take a front table every night. Ella Fitzgerald became the first black performer at the Mocambo, paving the way for others to follow. And this changed Ella’s career forever, as after Marilyn’s endorsement she never had to play a small jazz club again. This is what true allyship looks like!
When was the last time you put your reputation on the line as an ally by taking action and supporting someone from a marginalised group?