"USC Valedictorian Controversy: Cancelled Speech Sparks Backlash"

USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum had her commencement speech canceled due to safety concerns over her pro-Palestinian views, with the school citing potential security risks. Tabassum denies receiving specific threats and criticizes the decision, emphasizing her commitment to human equality and human rights. She intended to deliver a unifying message of hope and responsibility in her speech, but the opportunity to be a unifying voice for all students was preemptively taken away from her.