USC students protest the 'silencing' of valedictorian with cancellation of speech

USC students and pro-Palestinian activists march silently on campus Thursday to denounce what they say is the ‘institutional silencing’ of Asna Tabassum. The valedictorian’s graduation speech has been canceled. USC students, faculty and pro-Palestinian protesters responded to a call to action Thursday to fight back against what they say is the “institutional silencing” of valedictorian Asna Tabassum. “Let her speak! Let her speak!” the crowd of hundreds chanted, a few holding up signs bearing Tabassum’s face. USC is barring the valedictorian from speaking at its May 10 commencement — a...