One of the earliest records of an African presence in Iran dates back to the 17th century when enslaved Africans helped the Portuguese during and Anglo-Persian attack at Hormuz. Today an estimated 10% – 15% of the population of Southern Iran is said to be Afro-Iranian. Find out more in this video. Music: Yalla by Varanti Sounds Illustrations by: Jimena Isabel Merchán & Ana Ferreras. Find them on Instagram at: @jimenaimm and @annilustra

Recent posts

CARIBBEAN HISTORIES REVEALED: 20TH CENTURY TRANSITIONS (NATIONAL ARCHIVES, UK)

At the time that this picture was taken, Antigua was under British Colonial rule. Its very existence proves that the British were content to let their subjects live in abject squalor, document it and send it back for filing.

MENELIK SHABAZZ JOINS THE ANCESTORS

Today we received the news that Director Menelik Shabazz had transitioned to become an ancestor while filming his latest movie, The Spirits Return, in Zimbabwe on 28 June 2021.

Leave a comment cancel

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.