Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
Home DramaAlert

USC Cancels Muslim Valedictorian’s Speech For Safety Issues

rmtsa by rmtsa
April 18, 2024
in DramaAlert
0
USC Cancels Muslim Valedictorian’s Speech For Safety Issues
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

‘Superman’ Heading to $21M+ Previews, Record for James Gunn, More

Brad Pitt requests Angelina Jolie’s private messages amid bitter legal battle – National

Saniyah Cheatham family doubts NYPD suicide claims

USC Cancels Muslim Valedictorian’s Speech For Safety Issues

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

April 17, 2024

USC’s valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, believes anti-Muslim and anti-Palestine sentiments are the true cause for the speech cancellation.

The University of Southern California (USC) recently called off the graduation speech of its Muslim valedictorian due to safety concerns, according to CNN.

The news follows heightened global tensions regarding the conflict between Israel and the West Bank. In a message released on April 15, the school confirmed valedictorian Asna Tabassum will not deliver the time-honored speech.

“Unfortunately, over the past several days, discussion relating to the selection of our valedictorian has taken on an alarming tenor,” shared the University’s Provost Andrew Guzman. “The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement. We cannot ignore the fact that similar risks have led to harassment and even violence at other campuses.”

Guzman added, “After careful consideration, we have decided that our student valedictorian will not deliver a speech at commencement. While this is disappointing, tradition must give way to safety. This decision is not only necessary to maintain the safety of our campus and students but is consistent with the fundamental legal obligation – including the expectations of federal regulators – that universities act to protect students and keep our campus community safe.”

The news drew criticism of an alleged stifling of Tabassum’s voice and earned right, as reported by CNN. In her response to the matter, Tabassum shared a different story with the Council of Islamic-American Relations. She shared how the schools previously emphasized that they had the proper resources to ensure graduates’ safety during the ceremony. In the turn of events, she determined that Anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian sentiments led to the updated decision.

“I am honored to have been selected as USC Class of 2024 Valedictorian,” wrote Tabassum. “Although this should have been a time of celebration for my family, friends, professors, and classmates, anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian voices have subjected me to a campaign of racist hatred because of my uncompromising belief in human rights for all.”

She continued, stating that she felt “abandoned” by her future alma mater with the change in action.

“I am both shocked by this decision and profoundly disappointed that the University is succumbing to a campaign of hate meant to silence my voice. I am not surprised by those who attempt to propagate hatred…[but] am surprised that my own university—my home for four years—has abandoned me.”

Tabassum also shared her “serious doubts” that USC revoked her speech for the alleged safety reasons. USC has yet to disclose any specific threats to the student.

Tabassum, who minored in resistance to genocide, hopes that USC will reverse its decision ahead of the May 10 event.



Source link

Tags: cancelsissuesMuslimSafetySpeechUSCValedictorians
Share30Tweet19
rmtsa

rmtsa

Recommended For You

‘Superman’ Heading to $21M+ Previews, Record for James Gunn, More

by rmtsa
July 11, 2025
0
‘Superman’ Heading to M+ Previews, Record for James Gunn, More

EXCLUSIVE: Count gravitational pull as a superpower for James Gunn‘s Superman as the first movie under the filmmaker’s co-run DC Studios with Peter Safran is heading to a...

Read more

Brad Pitt requests Angelina Jolie’s private messages amid bitter legal battle – National

by rmtsa
July 11, 2025
0
Brad Pitt requests Angelina Jolie’s private messages amid bitter legal battle – National

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s legal battle involving the sale of her half of a French winery they owned together continues. Pitt, 61, sued Jolie, 50, over the...

Read more

Saniyah Cheatham family doubts NYPD suicide claims

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
Saniyah Cheatham family doubts NYPD suicide claims

Source: Gary Hershorn / Getty If the police, especially the NYPD, are telling you a story, your best bet is second-guess everything they are saying, hire the best...

Read more

California Woman Flooded With Hundreds of Amazon Packages After Seller Lists Her Home as Return Address • Hollywood Unlocked

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
California Woman Flooded With Hundreds of Amazon Packages After Seller Lists Her Home as Return Address • Hollywood Unlocked

Imagine not being able to park your car because your garage is flooded with packages you never even ordered. That’s the reality for one California woman, Kay, who...

Read more

Donald Trump Praised by Native American Org. for Washington NFL Team Name Stance

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
Donald Trump Praised by Native American Org. for Washington NFL Team Name Stance

Donald Trump Native American Org. Praises Prez ... Appreciates D.C. NFL Team Name Stance Published July 10, 2025 12:30 AM PDT Donald Trump's firm stance on Washington's NFL...

Read more
Next Post
Aww, Baby!!! Nelly & Ashanti Announce Pregnancy & Engagement

Aww, Baby!!! Nelly & Ashanti Announce Pregnancy & Engagement

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized

CATEGORIES

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result

Recent News

  • Blogger Leaks Alleged Texts From Katie Ginella and Details Off-Camera Convo as Katie is Called Out for Lying on RHOC
  • Mattel Drops ‘Clueless’ Anniversary Barbie
  • ‘Superman’ Heading to $21M+ Previews, Record for James Gunn, More

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In