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This Is What The Antifa Flag Symbols Mean
Aug. 15, 2017
As white nationalists rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend, they were confronted by counter-protesters, some of whom were members of a loosely-organized coalition known as "antifa," or "anti-fascists." Anti-fascist symbols were often prominently displayed on flags and other items during the counter-protests, likely leaving many to wonder what exactly these antifa symbols mean.
There is no central antifa organization in the United States (rather, there exists a loose network of several organizations). However, according to BBC News, in general antifa organizations are considered far-left entities that are anti-racism and anti-sexism. They are also generally opposed to far-right ideologies. Moreover, antifa does sometimes condone violence as an acceptable protest method, particularly if it involves destroying property or using violent methods to prevent future fascism-induced violence.
While there is not necessarily a central antifa symbol, since there is no central antifa organization in the U.S., one symbol commonly seen on antifa flags and other possessions during the Charlottesville counter-protests consisted of a circle containing three arrows.
This symbol is known as the anti-fascist circle. It has its roots in German anti-fascist movements of the 1930s. The symbol was designed by Sergei Tschachotin for the German anti-fascist paramilitary organization known as the Iron Front. It was reportedly designed as a circle so it could easily be painted over Nazi swastikas.
There is no consensus on what the three arrows in the circle mean. Some experts say they represented the three primary enemies of the Iron Front, but others say they represented German political parties and organizations that were supportive of the anti-fascist movement.
https://www.bustle.com/p/what-do-the-antifa-symbols-mean-the-flags-often-feature-three-arrows-76629