Arabs hurt over Rachael Ray scarf backlash

NEW YORK - To Palestinian-American designer Nemi Jamal, the controversy surrounding a fringed black-and-white scarf worn by Rachael Ray in an ad for iced coffee is "just a disgrace."

Dunkin' Donuts pulled the ad last week after critics said the scarf worn by the television chef symbolized Muslim extremism and terrorism.

Not to Jamal, born in Jericho and now living in New City, N.Y., who said the kaffiyeh, the traditional Arab headdress, is no fashion faux pas but a symbol of nationalism. She's among the Arab-Americans who say the comments are inaccurate and show prejudice.