USC Valedictorian's Grad Speech Canceled Over Pro-Palestinian Views
TL;DR
USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum's graduation speech was canceled after pro-Israel groups criticized her for being antisemitic due to a link on her Instagram page to a pro-Palestine website. The university cited security concerns for the decision, which Tabassum claims was a betrayal and silencing of pro-Palestinian activists. She defended herself, stating she is not antisemitic and has studied genocide extensively. The controversy has made her more committed to her views on the Israel-Hamas war and student activism, and she feels singled out for her race and faith.
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