Tennessee GOP Blocks Resolution Honoring Black Grammy Winner Allison Russell But Approves One For Paramore, Group Refuses Honor

Republicans in the Tennessee state legislature are again being accused of racism for how they have seemingly handled two of the state’s most famous residents differently. The most recent situation started as legislators attempted to honor two award-winning musical acts from the state.

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