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Paramore Stands in Solidarity with Allison Russell, Rejects Tennessee State Honor
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones brought resolutions to honor Paramore and Allison Russell for their Grammy wins, but Rep. Jeremy Faison objected to Russell's resolution, prompting accusations of racism. Paramore rejected an honor from the Tennessee House until Russell is recognized, with lead singer Hayley Williams calling out the "blatant racism" of state leadership. Russell, a folk musician and activist, has been critical of Tennessee's Republican lawmakers and organized a benefit concert in response to legislation she deemed as "legislative terrorism." Jones, who introduced the resolutions, attempted to address the issue on the House floor during Black History Month, but was interrupted and cut off by the House Speaker.
"Paramore's Hayley Williams Condemns Tennessee GOP for Rejecting Allison Russell Honor"
Paramore's Hayley Williams criticized Tennessee House Republicans for allowing a resolution honoring the band's Grammy win while blocking a similar resolution for Black musician Allison Russell. Williams called out the "blatant racism" of the state leadership and pledged to continue encouraging young people to vote with equality in mind. The resolution controversy highlights ongoing tensions between House Republicans and Rep. Justin Jones, who brought forth the resolutions.
"Jelly Roll Advocates for Tougher Anti-Fentanyl Laws in Congress"
Country artist and former drug dealer Jelly Roll, now a Grammy-nominated musician, urged Congress to pass anti-fentanyl legislation targeting traffickers, emphasizing the devastating impact of drugs on communities. With fentanyl contributing to over 100,000 US deaths in 2022, he advocated for financial sanctions against traffickers to disrupt the drug flow from Mexico and China. Drawing from his personal experiences, he highlighted the urgent need for proactive measures to address the crisis, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of the issue and calling for a shift in societal attitudes towards drug addiction.
"Jelly Roll Urges Congress to Combat Fentanyl Crisis in Emotional Testimony"
Rapper and country music star Jelly Roll, who has a history of drug-related arrests, delivered a powerful speech to Congress urging action on fentanyl legislation, drawing from his personal experiences and the impact of the opioid crisis on his community. He emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and shared his concerns about his daughter's biological mother battling drug addiction. The proposed FEND Off Fentanyl Act aims to combat the supply and distribution of fentanyl in the U.S. through financial sanctions on global criminal enterprises involved in opioid trafficking.
"Jelly Roll Advocates for Anti-Fentanyl Legislation in Congress"
Country singer Jelly Roll addressed lawmakers at a Senate hearing to advocate for the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, sharing his personal experiences with the drug's impact and urging for bipartisan support. The legislation aims to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and enhance efforts to disrupt illicit opioid supply chains. Jelly Roll, who has been open about his past struggles with drugs, emphasized the importance of prioritizing human life over ideology and partisanship, and called for increased awareness and action to address the fentanyl crisis in America.