"Paramore Stands with Allison Russell, Rejects Tennessee Honor Over Racism"

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"Paramore Stands with Allison Russell, Rejects Tennessee Honor Over Racism"
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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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