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Music

NAACP Nashville president offers conversation with Morgan Wallen about racial slur

“He must be held responsible for his egregious comments.”

February 5, 2021, 5:07 PM

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Morgan Wallen continues to face consequences for using a racial slur.

After a video of the country singer using vulgar language was released by TMZ on Tuesday, the singer was suspended from his record label, Big Loud Records, dropped from multiple radio companies, removed from CMT and barred from ACM Award eligibility — among other repercussions.

Wallen was also dropped by talent agency WME, ABC News confirmed Thursday.

On Thursday, the president of

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February 7, 2021
Art & Culture

Eugene’s arts and culture scene engages in racial justice | Arts & Culture

The Black Lives Matter movement struck a widespread resurgence nationwide and ignited a huge response across Eugene, including within its local arts and culture scene. A wave of support towards BIPOC artists has begun across the city; racial justice themes have popped up in a variety of art mediums and many locals have shifted their focus to addressing these topics head-on in an artistic and creative way. 

BIPOC Artist Collective

The BIPOC Artist Collective came together in June 2020 to bring support, networking and resources to Black, Indigenous and artists of color in Eugene. On Juneteenth last year, the group

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February 6, 2021
Music

Morgan Wallen banned on country radio after using racial slur

Illustration for article titled UPDATED: Morgan Wallen banned on country radio, has record contract suspended after use of racial slur

Photo: Brett Carlsen (Getty Images)

Morgan Wallen is once again making headlines for his bad behavior, and this time the consequences are justifiably far more serious than losing an SNL gig. Following the release of video footage in which the performer was caught using the N-word, Variety reports that Wallen has now been banned by the second-largest radio station chain in the country. Cumulus Media, which has over 400 radio stations nationwide—including over 70 country music stations—moved swiftly to have Wallen removed from circulation after the footage surfaced on Tuesday evening. In the video, published by

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February 5, 2021
Music

Morgan Wallen Apologizes After Video Captured Him Using A Racial Slur

Morgan Wallen‘s sophomore effort Dangerous: The Double Album recently earned its third consecutive week atop the Billboard album charts. Now, the country singer finds himself in controversy after a video surfaced showing him using a racial slur as he walked home with friends on Sunday night. According to TMZ, the singer and his friends had arrived at Wallen’s home around midnight after spending the night out. Between talking loudly and honking horns, the group was loud enough to disturb their neighbors, causing one to exit their home to record them.

The video captures Wallen telling one of his friends

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February 3, 2021