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Rap as Rebellion: Toomaj Salehi’s Battle Against Oppression – The Fire Next Time
Toomaj Salehi, the most famous protest rapper in Iran, is a mechanical engineer and a lathe worker who has spent his salary and even his motorbike on creating his songs in protest against the regime. He says he is not afraid and wants to spread his courage to others. In the past years, he was imprisoned twice, turned 34 in prison, and faced charges of “corruption on earth.” Now, Toomaj’s lawyer says that the Islamic-Revolutionary Court has sentenced this protest singer to death on same charges.
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About The Fire Next Time:
My journey in creating this space was deeply inspired by James Baldwin’s powerful work, “The Fire Next Time”. Like Baldwin, who eloquently addressed themes of identity, race, and the human condition, this blog aims to be a beacon for open, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable discussions on similar issues.
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- Iran 1979: Between Anti-Imperialism and Socialism
- Middle East and The Fate of Populism: Iran, Palestine and Beyond
- Behind the Bravado: The Human Costs of Mitsotakis’ Falsehoods
- Alongside the Refugees: What Happens in Refugee Camps?
- Political-Islam vs. Palestine
