University of Southern California valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, was barred from speaking at this year's commencement ceremony after pro-Israel groups raised concerns over her social media posts in support of Palestinians. MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin speaks to Tabassum about USC’s decision and what she plans to do next.
The University of Southern California announced the cancellation of its main-stage graduation ceremony after several controversies related to students protesting against Israel's war on Hamas terrorists. The university posted an update to its graduation plans on its website on Thursday. "With the new safety measures in place this year, the time needed to process the large number of guests coming to campus will increase substantially. As a result, we will not be able to host the main stage...
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the University of Southern California on Sunday in support of Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum after her commencement speech was canceled, along with other outside commencement speakers. The post USC protests break out after anti-Israel valedictorian’s commencement speech cancelled over safety concerns first appeared on WFIN Local News.
I did a lot of stupid things in college. Skipping my commencement ceremony on the National Mall is not one of them.
Thomas announced the move Sunday afternoon in a social media post with the word 'committed' in all capital letters below photos of him wearing a gold Trojans' uniform. Other photos show Thomas in other USC jerseys and posing with new coach Eric Musselman.
With some demonstrating in solidarity with Gaza and others with Israel, students waved flags and chanted slogansStudents demonstrating in solidarity with Gaza waved Palestinian flags and keffiyehs and chanted anti-war slogans during the University of Michigan’s commencement ceremony on Saturday.Videos on social media showed students donning their graduation gowns as they appeared to chant: “Israel bombs, UMich pays!” and “How many kids have you killed today?” One photo showed a plane appearing...
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As the University of Southern California in Los Angeles canceled its main commencement ceremony because of safety concerns over student protests, students at Columbia University in New York, where anti-war demonstrations led to dozens of arrests, said they feared theirs could be disrupted. Schools across the country where protests have flared up are keeping mum about whether they will adjust or outright cancel their ceremonies, but some students said they feared a domino effect — much like what...
The University of Southern California (USC) said on Thursday it has called off its main-stage graduation ceremony this year, one week after canceling the valedictorian speech by a Muslim student who said she was silenced by anti-Palestinian hatred. New safety measures in place this year, such as additional screening procedures,