Although the Republicans lost the war, with the government retreating to France in exile, the clenched fist became a symbol of opposition to fascism as World War II commenced in Europe.

A raised fist is a symbol of intimidation, of shouted obscenities, and of purposeful humiliation. A raised fist has nothing to do with logic, nor is it a symbol of enquiry.

Look at the history of the clenched fist as a symbol of protest and solidarity. — -- A national debate about race and proper military behavior broke out this week after sixteen African ...

In the United States, the fist first emerged as a popular symbol of protest in 1913, when “Big Bill” Haywood, a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World, wielded it.

It was hard to grapple with BLM’s fist as a signifier when the raised-fist symbol triggered everything that had tried to destroy members of my family and still enslaves my motherland.

For the logo, three raised and clenched red fists are superimposed over the U.S. Capitol. Obviously the bloody fist represents the tea-baggers’ themes of unity and resistance.

The history of the raised fist, a global symbol of fighting oppression The forceful salute is intertwined with some of the 20th century's most tumultuous events, including conflicts with fascism.

The rose emoji is also a symbol for the Democratic Socialists of America, and it's growing more popular by the day.

What does the black fist mean? To some, a clenched fist is just a fist. At its worst, it’s something capable of inflicting bodily harm. But beyond a clenched fist’s ability to pummel lies its ...