Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.
Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.This March 12, 2019, file photo shows the University Village area of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.This March 12, 2019, file photo shows the University Village area of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Tabassum's Instagram page links to a slideshow that says"learn about what's happening in Palestine, and how to help," and criticizes Zionism., calling the content"antisemitic bigotry." Other social media users, however, denounced USC's decision and said Tabassum should be able to speak freely. "After careful consideration, we have decided that our student valedictorian will not deliver a speech at commencement," Guzman said."While this is disappointing, tradition must give way to safety."that as a result of the backlash, she has faced"a campaign of racist hatred because of my uncompromising belief in human rights for all."Tabassum said she questions safety concerns being the university's reason for canceling her speech.
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