American university cancels Muslim student’s speech

The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled a graduation speech by a Muslim student, citing security concerns and sentiments regarding the latest conflict in the Middle East. Palestine is being silenced because of hatred.

USC President Andrew Guzman said in a statement Monday that the decision to cancel the traditional graduation address next month has nothing to do with freedom of speech and is aimed only at the campus. had to protect

Biomedical engineering major student Asna Tabsum challenged the university in her own statement, asking if USC’s decision to cancel my invitation to speak was made solely on the basis of safety.

Andrew Guzmán’s statement did not mention Tabassum by name or specify which part of his speech raised concerns regarding his political views, nor did it include any specifics. A description of the threat is provided.

Andrew Guzman wrote that both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have heightened emotions, which have included many voices beyond the University of Southern California, and pose substantial security threats. And has gone to the extent of disrupting the ceremony.

Public safety officials and civil rights advocates have reported an increase in hate crimes once morest Muslims, Jews, Arabs and Palestinians in the U.S. since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, along with tensions on college campuses. .

According to Asna Tabsum, USC officials refused to share details of the university’s security assessment in a meeting with them on April 14.