New York: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri declined to accept an award from New York City’s Noguchi Museum after the institution fired three employees for wearing keffiyeh headscarves, symbolizing Palestinian solidarity. The museum had recently implemented an updated dress code, leading to the dismissal.
Lahiri’s decision reflects her protest against the firings, as the keffiyeh has become a global emblem of support for Palestinian causes. The incident has sparked discussions about freedom of expression and workplace policies.
