"Paramore Stands with Allison Russell, Rejects Tennessee Honor Over Racism"
TL;DR
Paramore rejects a Tennessee House resolution honoring their Grammy wins after a lawmaker objected to a similar honor for singer/songwriter Allison Russell, accusing the Republican-led House of "blatant racism." Frontwoman Hayley Williams denounced the decision and stated that the band would not accept any acknowledgment until Russell is given the same recognition, emphasizing the importance of equality and encouraging young people to vote with equality in mind.
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- Paramore's Hayley Williams decries TN GOP after Allison Russell dustup Tennessean
- Paramore Rebukes Grammy Congrats From Tennessee Legislature After GOP Nixes Same Honor for Allison Russell: ‘The Blatant Racism Is Embarrassing’ Variety
- Paramore’s Hayley Williams Rejects Tennessee Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell: “The Blatant Racism of Our State Leadership is Embarrassing and Cruel” Hollywood Reporter
- Paramore Reject Tennessee State Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell, Citing “Blatant Racism” of House Republicans Pitchfork
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