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USC cancels filmmaker's keynote amid controversy over canceled valedictorian speech

Apr 20

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First Covid, now protests: these USC seniors have never had a traditional graduation

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Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians

Apr 16

By John Antczak & Julie Watson

The New York Times

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The New York Times

USC Cancels Valedictorian’s Speech After Claims of Antisemitism

Apr 16

By Stephanie Saul

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The Guardian US

Will the ‘cancel culture’ crowd speak up about the silencing of Asna Tabassum? Don’t hold your breath

Apr 17

By Arwa Mahdawi

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Why did the USC cancel the valedictorian speech?

The cancellation comes after the school said valedictorian Asna Tabassum could not give a speech due to “safety concerns” after people were upset with posts she had on her social media.

USC cancels main commencement ceremony after nixing valedictorian’s speech

Who is the USC valedictorian?

Asna Tabassum - USC's 2024 valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians - recently spoke out after the university's decision to scrap her speech. She said she isn't buying the safety claim and said she wasn't provided specifics when she pressed university officials.

USC cancels main graduation ceremony amid controversy over valedictorian speech and day after Pro-Palestinian protest on campus

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Did the USC cancel graduation?

USC canceled its main commencement following pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Hear from members of the class of 2024, whose high school graduation ceremonies in 2020 were derailed by Covid-19.

First Covid, now protests: these USC seniors have never had a traditional graduation

Who is Asna Tabassum?

South Asian American Muslim valedictorian Asna Tabassum has been banned from speaking at her graduation at the University of Southern California (USC) due to “security” concerns. ⁣

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CAIR-LA Demands USC Reverse 'Cowardly Decision' To Cancel Muslim Valedictorian's Speech in Response to Anti ...

Apr 15

Los Angeles Times

Citing safety concerns, USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian's graduation speech

Apr 15

By Jaweed Kaleem

USC Releases Outside Commencement Speakers From Scheduled Appearances

Apr 19

By Bruce Haring

ABC News

Video USC redesigns commencement program, canceling all speakers

Apr 20

USC announces no outside speakers or honorees at 2024 graduation ceremony

Apr 19

MSNBC

MSNBC

The Pro-Palestinian Free Speech Double Standard

Apr 21

By Ayman Mohyeldin

USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech

Apr 21

USC cancels outside commencement speakers after valedictorian controversy

Apr 20

Eureka Times-Standard

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan | USC silences its valedictorian; she vows to fight on

Apr 21

By Denis Moynihan & Amy Goodman

Daily Trojan Online

Punishing personal opinions is the first step toward authoritarianism

Apr 19

BBC.com

BBC.com

USC student's graduation speech cancelled in Israel-Gaza hate row

Apr 17

By Max Matza

Vox.com

Vox.com

USC canceled Asna Tabassum’s valedictorian commencement speech. Here’s why.

Apr 18

By Fabiola Cineas

KTLA Los Angeles

Protesters march in support of USC Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum

Apr 21

By Jas Kang & Jennifer McGraw

USC canceled its valedictorian speech: What the university got wrong.

Apr 18

By David Kaye

NPR

NPR

USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns

Apr 16

By Ayana Archie

Meet USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum: School Cancels Commencement Speech by Pro-Palestinian Student

Apr 18

Fox News

Fox News

USC valedictorian who had speech canceled ‘not apologetic,’ defends call to abolish Israel in its current form

Apr 17

By Nikolas Lanum & Gabriel Hays

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

USC cancels valedictorian's speech over safety

Apr 15

By Anthony Robledo

uscannenbergmedia.com

Provost announces valedictorian won't speak at graduation in May

Apr 15

By Mateo Gutierrez, Mohammed Zain & Lyla Bhalla-ladd

NBC News

NBC News

USC cancels guest speakers, honorees at main commencement after valedictorian decision

Apr 19

By Phil Helsel

Hollywood Reporter

Jon M. Chu Among Guest Speakers USC Decided to “Release” From 2024 Commencement

Apr 19

By Carly Thomas

CNN

CNN

The University of Southern California cancels its Muslim valedictorian’s commencement speech, citing safety concerns

Apr 17

By Melissa Alonso & Alisha Ebrahimji

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech

Apr 19

Statement by University of Southern California Student Asna Tabassum, Class of 2024 Valedictorian

Apr 16

USC bans pro-Palestinian student valedictorian from speaking at commencement, citing safety concerns

Apr 15

BBC.com

BBC.com

USC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled

Apr 18

By Max Matza

Los Angeles Times

USC valedictorian's grad speech is canceled: 'The university has betrayed me'

Apr 16

By Jaweed Kaleem

Pro-Palestinian valedictorian Asna Tabassum speaks out after USC cancels commencement speech

Apr 16

USC cancels 2024 commencement ceremony

Apr 25

Axios

Axios

USC cancels Pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech over safety concerns

Apr 16

By April Rubin

The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-Tribune

USC cancels graduation keynote by filmmaker amid controversy over decision to drop student's speech

Apr 19

USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech

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By Kanishka Singh

Advocates fear for pro-Palestinian speakers after USC nixes valedictorian's address

Apr 20

By Lexi Lonas

USC calls off speaker appearances at 2024 commencement after canceling its Muslim valedictorian's speech

Apr 20

By Taylor Romine & Aya Elamroussi

MSNBC

MSNBC

USC Valedictorian Speaks Out After University Cancels Graduation Speech

Apr 21

By Ayman Mohyeldin

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imdb

USC Releases Outside Commencement Speakers From Scheduled Appearances

Apr 25

Livingston Enterprise

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Apr 21

'Really?' Smerconish reacts to USC's handling of valedictorian's speech

Apr 21

Editorial: USC’s barring of valedictorian commencement speaker infringes upon free expression

Apr 21

Yahoo News

Yahoo News

Protesters march in support of USC Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum

Apr 21

By Jas Kang

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside USC in solidarity with valedictorian

Apr 21

CNN

CNN

‘Really?’ Smerconish reacts to USC’s handling of valedictorian’s speech

Apr 20

Protesters march in support of USC Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum

Apr 21

By Jas Kang

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside USC in solidarity with valedictorian

Apr 21

The Daily Wire

USC Graduation Plans Devolve Into Chaos After Student Speech — And More — Axed From Program

Apr 21

By Virginia Kruta

MSN

Apr 21

Daily Trojan Online

Pandemic graduates face yet another ‘redesigned’ commencement

Apr 21

By Dumbfoundead

USC cancels commencement speakers following valedictorian controversy

Apr 20

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