USC Valedictorian Speaks Out After University Cancels Graduation Speech
by MSNBC
MSNBC— 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.
ABC News—USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech. The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.
NPR—USC cancels filmmaker's keynote amid controversy over canceled valedictorian speech. USC announced the cancellation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the choice to keep the student valedictorian, who expressed support for Palestinians, from speaking.
The Guardian—USC cancels Jon M Chu keynote speech in wake of valedictorian controversy. University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 MayThe University of Southern California is “redesigning” its entire commencement plans – just days after making the controversial decision to cancel the valedictorian speech of a Muslim student – and will also cancel the keynote speech by film-maker Jon M Chu.The Los Angeles university’s provost, Andrew Guzman, said on Monday that it took the unprecedented step of canceling...