Asna Tabassum was set to speak at the University of Southern California's commencement ceremony, but the offer was rescinded.
The University of Southern California valedictorian whose planned graduation speech was canceled due to what the school referred to as safety concerns told CBS News that she feels 'betrayed' by the academic institution.
She said she was honored when, two weeks ago, she was chosen to speak at the school's commencement ceremony, and said she planned to share a 'core message' of 'hope.' However, just days later, the offer was rescinded. USC provost Andrew Guzman said social media discussions regarding Tabassum's selection 'had taken on an alarming tenor' and 'escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security,' prompting the cancelation.
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