The raised fist (also known as the clenched fist) is a symbol of solidarity and support. It is also used as a salute to express unity, strength, defiance, or resistance. The salute dates back to ancient Assyria as a symbol of resistance in the face of violence.
History
Assyrian depictions of the goddess Ishtar show her raising a clenched fist. A raised fist was used as a logo by the Industrial Workers of the World in 1917. The graphic symbol was popularized in 1948 by Taller de Gráfica Popular, a print shop in Mexico that used art to advance revolutionary social causes. The symbol has been picked up and incorporated around the world by various groups who perceive they are oppressed. In 2015 it has emerged in the southeast area of Ukraine among the separatists battling the Ukraine Kiev government forces, along with the phrase "¡No Pasarán!".
The name "Raised Fist" came as an idea from the Rage Against the Machine song "Know Your Enemy", where part of the lyrics are as follows: "Born with an insight and a raised fist..." The band has become more successful over the years, with its aggressive music and vocals today considered as one of the most energetic live acts to be found. As an example of their rise, the band played at the large ScandinavianRoskilde Festival in 2004. Burning Heart Records, the band's former record label, houses many other Swedish punk and hardcore bands. The band currently consists of five members, where the latest newcomer is the drummer Matte Modin (formerly of Dark Funeral).
Raised Fist recently signed a two album contract with Epitaph Records and started working on the first of these in November 2013.
A new divorce, i want to separate myself From all these cold blooded wars. I close my eyes but wherever i turn myself I find another source of no remorse. Moving towards the verge of collapse And i can't force you or anyone else to help me to restore. And i despise, when we act like all this came as a surprise And we don't see why. The skies filled with bombers. And we have to bear in mind, That children die in the third world because of lies. What a surprise, the suddenness of the crisis demands us all to rise. Disbelief, sadness and guilt. Breaking down everything beautiful we built. And the residents, flooded out of their houses By the thousands as the sky went black. Another conflict is evolving and there is no turning back, We shake our heads in disgust as we see the almost dead people, Keep begging for water and bread. The stealth bomber will find it 's way, sneaking up on it's pray. It 's fairly depressing to conclude, that this is just another bad day.
On the stage, where Bolsonaro was due to give a speech, a banner showed Trump with his fist raised following the attempt on his life on the campaign trail last year in Pennsylvania... - 'Send a message' - ... .
list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Bolsonaro hoping Trump’s return will help political comeback in Brazil... end of list ... On the stage, a banner showed Trump with his fist raised following the attempt on his life on the campaign trail last year in Pennsylvania ... .
—Reuters. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil... On the Copacabana stage, a poster showed the now iconic image of a defiant Trump with his fist raised after a bullet pierced his ear during a rally last year in Philadelphia ... .
"I want to tell all those who don't like me in Brasilia (Brazil's capital) ... On the Copacabana stage, a poster showed the now iconic image of a defiant Trump with his fist raised after a bullet pierced his ear during a rally last year in Philadelphia.
John & Yoko.” ... 4 ... As images of Lennon and Ono flash by — including them raising their fists as the Statue of Liberty looms in the horizon — Ono says, “The FlowerGeneration is over, but we can start all over again, right?” ... “I started waking up.” 4.
Can protesting in the US be ‘illegal’? Trump’s vague warning raises constitutional questions ... A woman raises a fist during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Austin.
It began as a subtle murmur from just one or two voices. And then, slowly, more voices chimed in and it grew into a chant ... With his right hand, Will Wade raised his fist to greet their call, as if answering their prayers for that moment ... That’s fine ... .
They weren't even among the 11 players assessed 10-minute misconduct penalties in the final frame ... The final tally from the third ... They posed with their fists raised for almost as long as the fight lasted, which was only a few seconds ... ....
They weren't even among the 11 players assessed 10-minute misconduct penalties in the final frame ... The final tally from the third ... They posed with their fists raised for almost as long as the fight lasted, which was only a few seconds ... ___. AP NHL.
“The clinched fists raised from gathering crowds around the world, the uncontrolled tears secretly flowing out people's eyes, and the heart-wrenching chants of Filipinos ‘Duterte, Duterte, Duterte’ ...
I’m a fan of great speeches. Whether real or fictional, great speeches have the capacity for informing and identifying. A good speech causes words to go beyond being mere words ... "… ... He raised his voice, shook his fists and scrunched his face.
... to submit written arguments over the legal issues raised by Khalil's detention ... A woman raises a fist during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Austin.
Several Eagles players said at the time they would not attend the ceremony at the White House because of Trump's comments against players protesting social injustices during the national anthem, either by kneeling or raising their fists.
