IAAB

IAAB empowers Iranian-American youth & builds safe community spaces.

[Collective for Black Iranians @BlackIranians]

“You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise”
Maya Angelou

#BreonnaTaylor
#blacklivesmatter
#جان_سیاه_پوستان_مهم_است

[Collective for Black Iranians @BlackIranians]

به جمعیت ایرانیان سیاه پوست خوش آم��ید! از این که صدای سیاه پوستان و افرو-ایرانیان خارج و داخل ایران را تقویت می‌کنید ممنون هستیم. به وبسایت ما سر بزنید، لینک در بایو

#collectiveforblackiranians

[Collective for Black Iranians @BlackIranians]

We are part of the tapestry of what it means to be Iranian. If you look closely, you will see us

ما هم بخشی از نقش و نگار گونه‌گون ایرانی
هستیم. اگر دقیق تر نگاه کنید، ما را می بینید

🎨: the Collective for Black Iranians © with Mina Jafari

[IAAB @IAABsays]

The Collective for Black Iranians was founded out of necessity, the necessity to be heard, seen and understood. Join us in welcoming the Collective in their important endeavor for stronger representation of Black and Afro-Iranian voices within the Iranian diaspora! @BlackIranians

[IAAB @IAABsays]

3/ It’s important to hold ourselves accountable & recognize our community has ways to go. No one can speak about the Black Iranian experience who isn't Black; the fact our community continues to is unacceptable. We hope other community spaces + orgs will commit to doing better.

[IAAB @IAABsays]

1/ We’re posting an updated version of slides created & revised by our alumni after being contacted by Black Iranians who rightly pointed out that the authors were comprised of non-Black Iranians who weren’t led by, but only got input from Black Iranians.

[IAAB @IAABsays]

2/ The slides were revised for exclusionary language & including a source from an academic that whitewashes Iran’s history of slavery. We’re grateful for the folks who held our group accountable & apologize for any harm caused to our Black community members.

[IAAB @IAABsays]

@xmarkslei @rearleftist @morehshin @nedasoc @AjamMC Hi! We would love to loop you in via email - dm us your email addresses and we’ll share the translation draft our group is working on right now. Thank you!

[IAAB @IAABsays]

1/2 A week after George Floyd’s death, we’ve seen massive outpouring of support for Black lives, & for an end to police brutality. As protests unfold, we remember that anti-racist work happens when we talk to our own communities. Non-Black Iranian Americans have an obligation to

[IAAB @IAABsays]

If you’re a F1/J1 visa holder, read this helpful guide about your rights while protesting from @tanyavora_

[IAAB @IAABsays]

@nedasoc @morehshin @AjamMC @YosiBadie Hi @morehshin we’ll dm you!

[Tina Ehsanipour تینا 📚 @TinaEhsanipour]

This. As non-Black POC, we have an obligation to begin in our own communities — to have these conversations with our own families.

[Ajam Media Collective @AjamMC]

An evergreen article by @beetasays about anti-blackness in Iran, the history of slavery, and blackface.

The Afro-Iranian Community: Beyond Haji Firuz Blackface, the Slave Trade, & Bandari Music https://t.co/mDMe3jBAv0 via @ajammc

[Ajam Media Collective @AjamMC]

Many might be wondering what to do, how to get involved, and/or interested in where to read more. We've got you covered. #BlackLivesMatter

THREAD:

[IAAB @IAABsays]

@saharkalege We’re working on a translation and should share it soon!

[IAAB @IAABsays]

2/2 educate themselves & advocate for Black lives, police defunding, & anti-racist work. Inspired by others who have been calling in their communities, we created a list to help us understand how we as a community can show up for our Black fellow Americans. #BlackLivesMatter

[Jess Gormley @JesscatGormley]

@IAABsays Please share The Guardian's latest documentary which gives rare access to a couple living in lockdown in Tehran. Q&A with the filmmakers also in link. Thanks https://t.co/tOcV7AeJbN

[Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies @Ctr4IraDiaspora]

... found on our website at https://t.co/hDNcqYgonZ.

This fellowship is made possible by a gift from SFSU alumna Neda Nobari to honor her mother Azar Hatefi who believes education is a key component in achieving a just and equitable society.