She was a prime example of women working and achieving their dreams. She was a role model to woman of all races; being a successful woman of color was impressive, especially during a time of segregation. As stated in Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography of the First Lady of Jazz, written by Stuart Nicholson, Ella’s manager Norman Granz made sure that Ella was never treated poorly because of her race. When they would go to certain shows, the crowds would not be segregated and separated, and if the owner of the building treated Ella unfairly, Norman would not let Ella perform there. Her race did not hold her back, it gave her the motivation to be her best possible. All Ella Fitzgerald truly cared about was singing, she was passionate about it and would not let obstacles obstruct her from that. Her race and gender, although an inconvenience during the time, she sill achieved her ultimate dreams of
She was a prime example of women working and achieving their dreams. She was a role model to woman of all races; being a successful woman of color was impressive, especially during a time of segregation. As stated in Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography of the First Lady of Jazz, written by Stuart Nicholson, Ella’s manager Norman Granz made sure that Ella was never treated poorly because of her race. When they would go to certain shows, the crowds would not be segregated and separated, and if the owner of the building treated Ella unfairly, Norman would not let Ella perform there. Her race did not hold her back, it gave her the motivation to be her best possible. All Ella Fitzgerald truly cared about was singing, she was passionate about it and would not let obstacles obstruct her from that. Her race and gender, although an inconvenience during the time, she sill achieved her ultimate dreams of