Afro-Iranians - Wikipedia
WEBAfro-Iranians (Persian: ایرانیان آفریقاییتبار) are Iranian people of African Zanj heritage. Most Afro-Iranians are concentrated in the coastal provinces of Persian Gulf such as Hormozagan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Bushehr, and Khuzestan. [2]
‘Black People of Iran’: The Lives of Afro-Iranians in Iran
WEB‘Black Lives’ is a beautifully filmed glimpse into the lives of Afro-Iranians living in Southern Iran without narration, which allows the viewer to soak in the sights and sounds. Moderator: Roya Arab
'We are Iranians': Rediscovering the history of African slavery in …
WEBJul 12, 2017 · The Afro-Iranian community today blends African traditions with Iranian culture, she said, including partaking in an exorcism ritual known as Zar, which is believed to cleanse the body of...
Afro-Iranian Lives
WEBAfro-Iranian Lives is a documentary produced and directed by Dr. Behnaz Mirzai. Born and raised in Iran, Mirzai moved to Canada in 1997, where she studied slavery and the African Diaspora in Iran.
Writing Ourselves into Existence with the Collective for Black Iranians
WEBJun 29, 2021 · The groundbreaking work of the Collective for Black Iranians is the first and only effort of its kind in Iran that brings together the voices of Black and Afro-Iranians, sharing their stories and experiences to foster greater racial consciousness and combat the anti-Black racism endemic to the Iranian community.
‘We are part of the tapestry’: Black Iranians launch collective
WEBSep 2, 2020 · The animated series is one of many works that will be featured by the Collective for Black Iranians, a newly launched group which focuses on amplifying representation of Black and Afro Iranians...
A photographer captures Iran's hidden minority of Afro-Iranians …
WEBApr 21, 2017 · German-Iranian photographer Mahdi Ehsaei has spent the last three years documenting a lesser known community in his home country: Iranians of African heritage. His portraits, taken in Iran’s...
Histories - Collective for Black Iranians
WEBGrounded in research and communicated through a myriad of mediums, such as illustrations, short stories and more, each histories produced by the Collective creatively reaffirms the interconnectedness between Blackness and Iranians. Explore our Histories.
Black Iranian heritage: Emerging from the shadows - TRT World
WEBA new generation of Black and Afro-Iranians are revitalising their distinct histories and culture.
Race and ethnicity: Shining a spotlight on Iran's Black community
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Iran is home to a colourful array of ethnicities: Persians, Arabs, Azeris, Kurds, Baluchis, Lurs and a group that's less talked about: the Black African community. While we have no verified...