When did Imam Khomeini let out the cry of "Black Lives Matter"?

One of the stated goals of the Islamic Revolution of Iran led by Imam Khomeini in 1979 was to fight against racism and to support people of color. What did the Islamic Revolution do to prove this claim? Did Imam Khomeini fulfill his promise?

Khomeini for All

On the occasion of the anniversary of the demise of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, the author will discuss some of the dimensions of Imam Khomeini's character and the solution presented by that social and political leader to resolve humanity’s current problems in this short article written for www.Khmenei.ir.

Imam Khomeini: Islam was being forgotten... the Qur’an being crushed under the boots (of ...

Islamic Revolution, a great dawn coming after long night

Bahrain’s most prominent Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has described the Islamic Revolution as a “great dawn” that came after a long night that had distanced the Islamic community from divine guidance.

Iran's Zarif: US carrot-and-stick policy not effective anymore

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States’ former means of trying to bend other nations to its will is not effectual anymore due to the unreliability of the course of action.

We neither tolerate oppression nor imposed oppression

In an interview conducted just ahead of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini said that we have had never tolerated oppression nor imposed oppression throughout the history.

House of Fatima (PBUH) manifested all the power of God, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic introduced Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) as an exemplar for all generations throughout the history. Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works stressed that Hadrat Fatima (peace be upon her ) was a woman who presented all the virtues of the prophets.

Holy prophet's divine character should be adopted as role-model, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers and faithful people that their gait and manner should be an imitation and copy of the holy Prophet’s life.