Asna Tabassum, the valedictorian of the University of Southern California (USC) for the class of 2024, received a standing ovation at the USC Student Recognition Ceremony held at Bovard Auditorium for her minor in 'resistance to genocide' and her advocacy for Palestinians. Despite the cancellation of the official commencement, Tabassum shared the speech she intended to deliver, which gained attention and support.
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Asna Tabassum, the 2024 valedictorian of the University of Southern California, received a standing ovation at the university's student recognition awards ceremony. https://t.co/fUKU1zfpX7
USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum shares withheld speech on day of would-be commencement. https://t.co/4ivBPQ8Us4 Click the image to read more:
“The Class of 2024 valedictorian shared the speech she hoped to deliver during the now-canceled commencement…” Savvy, ma’am. https://t.co/L78sF0pflm https://t.co/0nAE2EvYyk
USC's silenced valedictorian Asna Tabassum releases commencement speech - sort of https://t.co/WNyvPNvi6U
Asna Tabassum, the USC valedictorian, garnered a standing ovation and strong support and cheers for her "resistance to genocide" minor at the USC student awards ceremony. She was applauded for standing up and speaking out for Palestinians in the face of Israeli genocide.… https://t.co/UJXRmXYB8z
A standing ovation for Asna Tabassum, USC valedictorian, and cheers for her “resistance to genocide” minor today at the USC student awards ceremony https://t.co/HJ6pAvaNH2
USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum received a long standing ovation at today's Student Recognition Ceremony at Bovard Auditorium