House Republicans only let the measure that acknowledged Paramores win pass.
In her statement, Williams described her as an incredibly talented musician and songwriter.
You might have seen her on the Grammy stageperforming with the great Joni Mitchell, she wrote.
Paramore’s Hayley Williams; Allison Russell.Zachary Gray; Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Oh, she is also Black.
Shes a brilliant Black woman.
Williams continued, The blatant racism of our state leadership is embarrassing and cruel.
Id like to say thank you to Brother Jones for your steadfast commitment to your community.
CONGRATS on your incredible Grammy night.
On behalf of Paramore, Happy Black History Month.
Their actions didnt cause me to assume all Democrats have disdain for veterans, public education, and teachers.
These are common best-practice policies that honor the deliberative process most states follow.
“It is so blatant.
Russell previously weighed in on the Houses decision about the honor inan Instagram poston Wednesday.
That the TN GOP blocked it, I take as a compliment.
Their bigotry, sadly, is on relentless display.
We have a chance this year to make a real change in TN!
In response, Jones commented on her post, writing, The rainbow coalition is only growing.
Always grateful for you, sister.
