oncoming fist: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F44A 1F3FF
Description
A raised fist facing left, often depicted with a medium-dark skin tone, signifying solidarity, strength, and empowerment.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-closed
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents solidarity, power, resistance, determination, and unity. Can also convey a sense of 'oomph' or 'good job'.
Backstory
The raised fist is a historical symbol of solidarity and resistance, dating back centuries. Its digital representation, including various skin tones, was introduced with Unicode 6.0 (2010) and the skin tone modifiers (Unicode 8.0, 2015), allowing for greater inclusivity and representation.
Usage Examples
- Expressing solidarity: 'We stand together! ✊🏾'
- Showing strength or determination: 'Going to conquer this day! ✊🏾'
- Celebrating a success: 'Nailed it! ✊🏾'
- Supporting a movement: 'Justice for all! ✊🏾'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a symbol of protest, resistance, and solidarity, especially in social and political movements. Also used for expressing strength or success.
East Asian culture:
Similar meanings of strength and determination. Less common as a protest symbol compared to Western cultures, but still understood.
African-American culture:
A powerful symbol of Black Power and solidarity, signifying strength and the fight for racial justice.