The University of Southern California is preparing for the graduation of the class of 2024, a ceremony that traditionally includes an address by the class valedictorian. This year that would be Asna Tabassum, a biomedical engineering student. But it turns out that Tabassum won’t be speaking a the event after all because her scheduled address was canceled by USC. The school is citing “safety concerns” as the reason for the cancellation. But why would it be unsafe for her to speak? The school isn’t admitting it, but it appears that it’s because she is an outspoken supporter of Palestinians who advocates against Israel on social media regularly. She has already clashed with a Jewish student group on campus, so they are probably worried about the potential that violence could break out. (ABC News)
Asna Tabassum – USC’s 2024 valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians – is…
