USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech
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Asna Tabassum, the valedictorian of the University of Southern California, opened up about the decision by school leaders to cancel her commencement speech.

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USC canceled Asna Tabassum’s valedictorian commencement speech. Here’s why: