"USC Cancels Pro-Palestinian Valedictorian's Speech Over Safety Concerns"
TL;DR
The University of Southern California has canceled its pro-Palestinian valedictorian's commencement speech due to safety concerns, citing fears of threats. USC Provost Andrew Guzman emphasized the decision was made to prioritize campus security and minimize danger, not to restrict freedom of speech. The student, Asna Tabassum, and Muslim advocacy groups view the decision as silencing her, while calling on the university to reverse it. The decision comes amid heightened tensions on college campuses related to the conflict in the Middle East, with concerns about security and disruption at commencement.
- USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian speech, citing security concerns The Washington Post
- USC bans pro-Palestinian student valedictorian from speaking at commencement, citing safety concerns KABC-TV
- USC valedictorian responds to university canceling her commencement speech CNN
- Citing safety concerns, USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian's graduation speech Los Angeles Times
- USC Valedictorian Slams School For Canceling Her Speech HuffPost
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