Students are seen on campus at the University of Southern California
(USC) in Los Angeles, California, on April 16, 2024. The University of
Southern California (USC) on April 17, 2024 has canceled its plans for a
graduation speech by a Muslim student over what it says are safety
concerns. The valedictorian of the University of Southern California (USC) will not be giving a graduation address this year due to “substantial risks relating to security” resulting from discussions regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Blls Bailey: "People like this need to be deported and banned from America"! Asna Tabassum, a fourth-year student from Chino Hills, California, was chosen as the valedictorian and agreed to provide a speech with two salutatorians, according to the L.A. college. However, the university announced in a news release on Monday that she would no longer be speaking at the ceremony because the conversation surrounding her selection had taken on “an alarming tenor.” Following complaints from students, alumni, and other parties regarding Tabassum’s social media presence—which includes an Instagram bio that connects to a page supporting Palestine and condemning Israel—the institution acted.
According to Guzman, the school cannot deny that comparable risks later resulted in violence and harassment at other campuses. He continued by saying that the campus safety team and the school’s Department of Public Safety had conferred to assess any possible risks to graduation, which usually attracts about 65,000 attendees.
In a statement made available through the Council on American-Islamic Relations – Los Angeles, Tabassum, the chosen valedictorian, discussed the university’s decision.
The council claimed that the school’s action “sends a terrible message to not only Muslim students at USC but all students who dare to express support for Palestinian humanity,” amplifies voices of hate, and violates its duty to project students.
Nevertheless, Democrat congress members known for their anti-Israel condemnation, like Rashida Tlaib, chimed in on the news and expressed her support of Tabassum. Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts |
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