AKA Closed Fist, Clenched Fist -- A venerable symbol of anarchism, defiance of authority, and personal empowerment. In this context it has been used by a wide variety of activist groups including black power, youth power, women's liberation, American Indian Movement, 'power to the people', and more. As a salute, the clenched fist is thought to have originated in the Spanish Civil War, probably among Communists. It has sometimes been called the "anti-fascist" salute. The fist also represents union, as "many weak fingers can come together to create a strong fist"
