✊
Raised Fist Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+270A 270A |
Emoji Name | raised fist |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | raisedfistpowerprotest |
✊ Meaning and Explanation
The ✊ emoji depicts a clenched fist held up in the air. This gesture is a powerful symbol of solidarity, support, and resistance. It is often associated with social and political movements, such as the Black Lives Matter movement and labor strikes.
It can also be used to express determination, strength, and empowerment.
✊ How to Use
This emoji is used in a variety of contexts, often with strong connotations:
- Solidarity and Support: To show support for a cause, protest, or social movement.
- Resistance and Defiance: To express opposition to injustice or oppression.
- Strength and Empowerment: To convey a sense of personal power, determination, or resilience.
- Greeting: In some contexts, it can be used as a fist bump or a sign of camaraderie.
✊ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Solidarity, resistance, strength | Widely recognized as a symbol of protest and empowerment. |
| Political Activism | Black Power, anti-fascism, workers' rights | Has a long history in various political movements, and its specific meaning can vary depending on the context. |
| United States | Black Lives Matter, civil rights | Strongly associated with the fight for racial justice and civil rights. |
| Informal Use | Fist bump, determination | Can be used more casually to mean "I agree" or to give a virtual fist bump. |