“Ms. Khan’s inclusion of the watermelon with a keffiyeh design was an expression of her solidarity with Palestinians -- something she feels arises in part from her Muslim identity and ...

The student is described as a Muslim American of Pakistani descent. “Ms. Khan’s inclusion of the watermelon with a keffiyeh design was an expression of her solidarity with Palestinians -- something ...

NEW YORK — (AP) — A New York student is suing after high school officials painted over a parking spot that she had decorated with a watermelon slice — a symbol of support for Palestinians.