"Paramore Stands with Allison Russell, Rejects Tennessee Honor"
TL;DR
Paramore rejected an honor from the Tennessee government for their Grammy win after fellow winner Allison Russell was not given the same recognition, citing the state leadership's "blatant racism." The band criticized House Republicans for only acknowledging their win and blocking Russell's honor, vowing to continue advocating for equality in voting.
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