11 Black Fist or raised fist symbol origin? posted 106 days ago by OGTD1 106 days ago by OGTD1 +11 / -0 Throughout history I have seen raised fists and I believe it was revolutionary communists who used it. Anybody know the origins? 16 comments share 16 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (16) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – integrityUSA 1 point 106 days ago +1 / -0 Originated in France 1848 as a raised fist. Depending on your nationality the color was then determined for what cause you were fighting against. It is a show of strength and power. permalink save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – Wishiwastrumpswife 2 points 106 days ago +2 / -0 Yes I also read that the left fist is used and was used for a feminist movement. permalink parent save report block reply
Originated in France 1848 as a raised fist. Depending on your nationality the color was then determined for what cause you were fighting against. It is a show of strength and power.
Yes I also read that the left fist is used and was used for a feminist movement.