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👭🏿Women Holding Hands: Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F46D 1F3FF

Two women holding hands with dark skin.

Released in The 👭 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2012, and the dark skin tone modifier 🏿 was added in Unicode 8.0 in 2015, enhancing representation of diverse skin tones.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👭🏿 emoji depicts two women holding hands, both with dark skin tones, emphasizing close relationships, mutual support, and unity among women. It is commonly used to celebrate female friendships, highlight LGBTQ+ partnerships, and promote racial diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment in digital communication, serving as a positive symbol for social movements and everyday interactions.

Symbolism

  • Friendship and unity among women, representing strong bonds and support networks.
  • LGBTQ+ pride and love, symbolizing romantic or platonic relationships in the community.
  • Racial diversity and empowerment, highlighting the importance of inclusive representation for people of color.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts to express female friendships or group solidarity.
  • During discussions on women's rights, feminism, or Pride events to show support.
  • In online conversations about diversity and inclusion to emphasize racial representation.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Me and my best friend are always there for each other, no matter what 👭🏿!
Let's celebrate International Women's Day with some girl power 👭🏿!
Going to the Pride parade with my partner – it's going to be amazing 👭🏿!
Nothing beats hanging out with my squad on a girls' trip 👭🏿.
Standing up for equality together, one step at a time 👭🏿.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use this emoji respectfully to promote positive messages and avoid stereotypes based on gender or race.
  • Consider the context to ensure it aligns with themes of inclusivity and consent, especially in sensitive discussions.
  • Be mindful of skin tone variations and use them appropriately to represent real diversity without appropriation.

Related Emojis

👭

Women Holding Hands

Similar emoji without skin tone, focusing on general female bonds.

👫

Woman and Man Holding Hands

Represents heterosexual couples or mixed-gender relationships.

👬

Men Holding Hands

Symbolizes male friendships or LGBTQ+ male relationships.

❤️

Red Heart

Expresses love, affection, or romantic connections.

🌈

Rainbow

Associated with Pride and LGBTQ+ celebrations, promoting diversity.

💕

Two Hearts

Indicates romantic love or close emotional bonds between people.