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The University of Southern California canceled a valedictorian commencement speech, citing concerns for safety following criticism of the speaker's views on Israel and Palestine. USC previously announced that Asna Tabassum would be the Class of 2024′s valedictorian. Then, Tabassum, a Muslim biomedical engineering major, was accused of promoting “anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric.
The biomedical engineering major with a 3.98 grade point average spoke to the Los Angeles station after her speech was shelved due to “security” fears after she was accused of promoting...
What was supposed to be a time of celebration for Asna Tabassum – the University of Southern California’s 2024 valedictorian – has turned to disappointment after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement over security concerns.
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