Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.
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"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."
"USC supports free speech and dissent, so long as it doesn't disturb university activities," Guzman said.
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