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USC’s Muslim valedictorian barred from giving graduation speech due to ‘security’ concerns
Asna Tabassum, a biomedical engineering major, had been chosen from about 100 applicants with GPAs of 3.98 or higher to deliver the valedictory address, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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Petition to Reinstate Pro-Palestine USC Valedictorian as Graduation Speaker Hits 41K Signees in 2 Days
The Los Angeles office of the Council on American ... pro-Palestine valedictorian Asna Tabassum has been signed by more than 41,000 people in less than 48 hours. "The overwhelming response in ...
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USC students march in protest of decision to cancel valedictorian’s speech
“When you silence us,” she told the Los Angeles Times, “you make us louder.” USC students rally in support of a Muslim valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, after her planned commencement speech was canceled ...
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USC cancels main commencement ceremony
The University of Southern California is canceling its main commencement ceremony, the university announced Thursday in the latest development since the cancelation of valedictorian Asna Tabassum ...
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USC Shoah Foundation distances itself from pro-Palestinian valedictorian whose speech was canceled
Asna Tabassum cited her ... In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Guzman also denied that the university’s decision was based on Tabassum’s speech or social media presence.