Juneteenth emoji
Juneteenth emoji are a short list of symbols people use to mark the end of slavery in the United States: hearts in black, red and green, a raised fist, a dove and a party popper.
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Juneteenth emoji: the symbols of freedom
Juneteenth, celebrated on 19 June, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. These emoji are used in messages, social posts and hashtags to show support, pride and remembrance. There is no official set, but these symbols are widely associated with the day.
- 🖤 Black heart — pride and cultural identity
- ❤️ Red heart — love and the blood shed in the struggle
- 💚 Green heart — land, hope and prosperity
- 🕊️ Dove — peace and the end of conflict
- ✊🏿 Raised fist with dark skin tone — solidarity, resistance and power
- 🎉 Party popper — joy and celebration
Why these symbols carry meaning
The three hearts
The black, red and green hearts echo the colours of the Pan-African flag, a symbol of Black identity and liberation. The black heart 🖤 often stands for the people and their heritage, the red heart ❤️ for the sacrifice and bloodshed endured by ancestors, and the green heart 💚 for the land, hope and future prosperity. Pairing the three hearts together is a compact visual shorthand for the flag itself.
Dove, fist and party popper
The dove 🕊️ is a long‑standing symbol of peace and the end of conflict, fitting for a day that marks the arrival of freedom after prolonged bondage. The raised fist ✊🏿, especially in dark skin tone, is a gesture of resistance, unity and collective strength, widely used in movements for racial justice. The party popper 🎉 shifts the tone to joy. Juneteenth is also a celebration, and the popper appears in messages that focus on the happiness of freedom rather than the weight of history. Some people combine all of these to balance remembrance with celebration.
Compare juneteenth with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| black heartU+1F5A4 | Pride and cultural identity | |
| red heartU+2764 U+FE0F | Love and the sacrifice of ancestors | |
| green heartU+1F49A | Land, hope and prosperity | |
| raised fist: dark skin toneU+270A U+1F3FF | Solidarity and resistance | |
| doveU+1F54A U+FE0F | Peace and freedom | |
| party popperU+1F389 | Celebration and joy |
How people use Juneteenth emojis in messages
On social media, in text messages and in event hashtags, these emojis appear in a few common patterns. Many posts pair the three hearts with the raised fist to express both pride and solidarity. Others add the dove for a tone of peace, or the party popper when the message is about celebrating the day. A typical caption might read:
In shorter messages, the black, red and green hearts alone often stand for the Juneteenth flag, while the dove and party popper are used to complete a fuller sentiment. Hashtags like #Juneteenth often include one or two of these emoji at the end.
How to copy and type these emojis
They work on most modern phones and computers. To type the raised fist with dark skin tone, use your device's emoji keyboard to select the ✊ emoji and choose a dark skin tone where available. You can also use the emoji keyboard to find each symbol.
If you are sending a longer message, consider placing the emoji at the start or end to frame your words. Combining the symbols in a sequence like ✊🏿🖤❤️💚 is a common shorthand for the day.
Questions people ask
What are the Juneteenth emoji?
The commonly used Juneteenth emoji are the black heart 🖤, red heart ❤️, green heart 💚, dove 🕊️, raised fist ✊🏿 and party popper 🎉. They reflect the colours of the Pan-African flag and the themes of freedom, peace and celebration.
What does the black heart emoji mean on Juneteenth?
The black heart 🖤 represents the people and their cultural identity. It is often paired with the red and green hearts to complete the Pan-African colour trio.
Is there a Juneteenth flag emoji?
No, there is no dedicated Juneteenth flag emoji in the standard emoji set. People commonly use the three hearts 🖤❤️💚 to stand in for the flag’s colours.
How do I type the raised fist with dark skin tone?
You can copy ✊🏿 directly from this page. If you prefer to type it, use your device's emoji keyboard to find the fist emoji and select a dark skin tone where available.
Can these emojis be used for other occasions?
Yes, each emoji has general meanings. The hearts work for love or solidarity, the dove for peace, the fist for support, and the party popper for any celebration.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
