The Tennessee House of Representatives approved a resolution honoring the band Paramore but blocked a similar resolution for Grammy winner Allison Russell. Paramore, led by Hayley Williams, rejected the honor in solidarity with Russell, accusing the House of 'blatant racism.' Russell won her first Grammy for the song 'Eve Was Black.' Williams thanked Russell for her artistry and criticized the House for divisive actions, emphasizing unity during Black History Month.
Hayley Williams of Paramore criticized the Tennessee legislature after a lawmaker cut Allison Russell out of a resolution honoring Grammy winners from the Nashville area. https://t.co/Kxlfwx4NiO
The Tennessee House of Representatives approved an honor for Paramore but blocked honoring Allison Russell. Hayley Williams and Co. aren't having it: "The blatant racism of our state leadership is embarrassing and cruel." More: https://t.co/V24WxflodU https://t.co/Vs94NbLxPg
A Tennessee lawmaker proposed two honors for Grammy winners Paramore and Allison Russell. However, after a GOP politician rejected Russell’s proposal, the band then rejected the award until she was given her flowers. https://t.co/iMTdgprrmR
Paramore calls out elected officials in Tennessee for 'blatant racism' for pulling honor for Allison Russell READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/y4wmGKuIiB https://t.co/vAPPB0CRHu
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Paramore Rejects Tennessee House Resolution On Band's Grammy Wins After Singer/Songwriter Allison Russell Snub https://t.co/gMvjSs9tQU
Paramore's Hayley Williams Rejects Tennessee Honor in Solidarity With Allison Russell: "The Blatant Racism of Our State Leadership is Embarrassing and ... https://t.co/fRrWb0fc1T
Paramore will not accept an honor from the Tennessee House of Representatives for their recent Grammy win until fellow winner Allison Russell is 'given the same recognition': 'Blatant racism.' https://t.co/13cWAbcJxz
Paramore's Haley Williams Accuses Tennessee Lawmakers Of Racism Over Snub Of Allison Russell https://t.co/Dp2vLkiEpO https://t.co/FEnwH4PDU0
Paramore have rejected Tennessee’s Grammy win proclamation in solidarity with Allison Russell. https://t.co/4Pz3Uzymyw https://t.co/5eWRXe409N
Paramore has declined a Tennessee resolution celebrating the band for their recent Grammy wins after the state’s GOP-led House of Representatives snubbed fellow winner Allison Russell. https://t.co/mmS8fDB9J2
Paramore Rebukes Grammy Congrats From Tennessee Legislature After GOP Nixes Same Honor for Allison Russell: ‘The Blatant Racism Is Embarrassing’ (@ChrisWillman - @Variety) https://t.co/Kc7tE5jJ7k
In a statement, Hayley Williams wrote: "Thank you to Allison Russell for using your voice and artistry to band people together, not tear them apart. CONGRATS on your incredible Grammy night. On behalf of Paramore, Happy Black History Month." https://t.co/YIOg6cW604
Paramore's Hayley Williams has called out the Tennessee House of Representatives' "blatant racism" for blocking a resolution honoring fellow Grammy winner, Allison Russell: https://t.co/3M1qfYJ0LG https://t.co/LsjPv89hei
Paramore's Hayley Williams has called out the Tennessee House of Representatives's "blatant racism" for blocking a resolution honoring fellow Grammy winner, Allison Russell: https://t.co/3M1qfYJ0LG https://t.co/hFi43K5bQO
Paramore is balking at the idea of singularly getting an honor from the Tennessee legislature celebrating the band’s Grammy accomplishments, after the GOP-led House snubbed fellow winner Allison Russell for a similar resolution. “The blatant racism of our state leadership is…
A Tennessee Democrat proposed resolutions to honor Tennessee-based Grammy winners @Paramore and Allison Russell. The state's House of Representatives passed only the Paramore resolution, and the band is not willing to accept that. ↓ https://t.co/tufvYYrOr5
The Tennessee House of Representatives approved an honor for Paramore but blocked honoring Allison Russell. Hayley Williams and Co. aren't having it. "The blatant racism of our state leadership is embarrassing and cruel." More: https://t.co/D0xqWpLif6 https://t.co/sSHeamn9xy
Paramore Rebukes Grammy Congrats From Tennessee Legislature After GOP Nixes Same Honor for Allison Russell: 'The Blatant Racism Is Embarrassing' https://t.co/UUcGxTJj7y
A Tennessee Republican blocked an attempt to honor Allison Russell, an artist who won her first Grammy for the song "Eve Was Black." A similar resolution honoring the band Paramore was approved without objection. https://t.co/zSgMMSY6uf