Just Who is Afro-Iranian?

They are not "100% Persian by blood" what the hell does that even mean! No one is 100% of any race! They are from Africa. They are Iranian because that's a nationality like "American" but they are not Persian.

They arent 100 % iranian if theywere 100%. They would notbe black

i am also afro iranian and i enjoy this article because i've been really curious, all of my family is 100% persian iranian and we are all dark with african features..and  i am also from khuzestan , iran :) lol persians, and afro iranians rule! 

Can't believe they're the twins from ATL lol. But I have really enjoyed your articles on race and ethnicity. Like the piece you did about Afro-Latinos. I've always known about Afro-Latinos, (I'm Caribbean so I've been around them forever) and I am aware that Blacks are every where. But it did surprise me that there are  Afro-Iranians. Enlightening piece, and it's just cool to me that we are honestly everywhere lol. Just means I need to get my passport together. 

It was only last year when I first heard of Afro-Iranians when, in another web site I visit, a woman identified herself as being one.

I like your articles SwirlQueen, they're always so interesting!

They are so beautiful.

I don't know why I was surprised by this when I shouldn't. I personally believe that Africa is where it all started so seeing black people (or darker complected people with curly hair) in different regions of the world is great. 

I find it funny that all of a sudden sudden groups are now"white." We all know Italians did it in America as well as the Irish. I'm thinking its interesting because "white" people are not even the most prevalent people in the world. people of color are. So I guess its a way to gain numbers?? I would have to research that.

Also, its interesting how we focus on one part of the African Slave Trade....ya know that one...but not the other one. Very interesting.

Black people are everywhere!! LOL.  I recall reading an article in the Washington Post about Black Iraqis and I've met Black Yemenis. 

Nice article, although I hope we don't see the Haqq sisters in their own reality show.  They deserve better than that.

Oh yeah,  I remember them from the movie ATL. I was not aware there was an Afro-Iranian community in Iran, I just assumed that Blacks brought there during slavery would have eventually been absorbed into the population, not maintained an entirely separate community for centuries. Other African communities seem to have been absorbed into European or Middle Eastern countries. Great research!

They are  beautiful, but I'm horrible.  All I could think of is if their hair is real.

I'll tell you why you won't see Malika and khadijah Haqq on "Shah's of Sunset" reality tv show. Its because PERSIANS are racist on there. Persian are racist period. They have one half black half persian man on there just a couple of times. The only Persian I like on the show is Asa. She is currently dating either Jackie's or Jermaine's or Teto's son. I can't rememeber which one but he's in the Jackson Klan. Asa seems like the coolest one on the show. Yes, this show is one of my guilty pleasures but I don't watch it like I watch the Kardashians. I also used to watch Khloe & Lamar too. I know. You don't have to tell me. Anyway, I didn't know Malika and her sister are Afro Iranian. I did, however, knew there were Afro Iranians. Come one black people. How could you not know there are Afro Iranians? The people in the middle east are a mix of everything INCLUDING BLACK AFRICAN. You can see it in their (some of them) faces. I know I can. In fact, they are called sand n&&ers here in America by racist white people. Malika and Khadijah are very pretty girls but I find it hard to believe that MALIKA is the one who's single. But that was then. It could be different now.

As my mom always says: "Honey, black people are everywhere."

"They are found mainly in the Iranian cities of Khuzestan, Sistan, Hormozagan and Baluchestan.  "

Actually, none of those are cities. Sistan-Baluchestan is a province on the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan. Khuzestan is a province by Bazra in Iraq. Hormozagan is a province across the Straits of Hormuz from Dubai. 

I know this stuff from being in Iraq in 2005 and also from my reserve unit's ongoing and increased education about Iranian geography and culture. I guess AIPAC is going to get what they paid Congress in campaign contributions. Whatever.

Awesome!  I learned something today. I am Carribbean! I am West African decent!

Considering the ladies' Iranian cultural heritage and the fact that the Kardashian's are part Armenian, their shared Middle Eastern heritage may have been a part of the reason why they all bonded so easily.

they are gorgeous girls, but I am def one of those people who judges others by the company they keep. Anyone who heavily associates with the Kardashians gets the side-eye from moi.

I've seen the show and recall that Malika was behaving as Chloe's side-kick/flunky. I recall Chloe was quick to flaunt her relationship with Lamar in front of Malika. As if to say, you can not compete with me, this is why you're single and I'm not. 

Lamar seemed to really dislike being around Malika. My guess is, he felt uncomfortable due to her mannerisms. She speaks proper English and doesn't exude the stereotypical black girl ghetto demeanor. 

I no longer watch Keeping up with the Karcrapians (or any "reality tv," besides Tia and Tamara). 

Very interesting! I have never watched the show either. But, I knew who these young ladies were. Very pretty. I need to look this topic up a little more.

This is very interesting. I like learning more about the cultures that have obvious African ancestry/history

I know Freema Agyeman is Biracially Afro-Iranian. But I didn't know there were actually black people from Iran. Interesting. 

Interesting. I also think Swizz Beats is of Iranian descent. They are very pretty ladies.