The emoji with the unicode 1F468 1F3FF 200D 1F91D 200D 1F468 1F3FB is a combined emoji that represents two men shaking hands, one with a darker skin tone and the other with a lighter skin tone. The unicode 1F468 represents a man, 1F3FF and 1F3FB are modifiers for dark and light skin tones respectively, 200D is a zero-width joiner that combines the separate emojis, and 1F91D represents a handshake.
This emoji is primarily used to represent friendship, agreement, or partnership between two men of different racial or ethnic backgrounds. It is commonly used in social media posts, text messages, and emails to express solidarity, mutual respect, or to celebrate diversity and interracial friendships.
Beyond its primary use, this emoji can also be used to represent positive sentiments such as unity, cooperation, and inclusivity. It can be used in non-romantic contexts to signify a successful business deal, a diplomatic agreement, or a team collaboration. It can also be used to show support for racial equality and anti-racism movements.
This emoji holds cultural significance as it promotes diversity and inclusivity. It is popular among users who value representation and equality. Its usage increased significantly during global events promoting racial equality and unity.
Related emojis include the basic handshake emoji 🤝, and other variations of the handshake emoji with different skin tone modifiers. There are also similar emojis representing other types of human interactions, such as hugging 🫂, high-five 🙏, and fist bump 🤜🤛.
On platforms like Instagram and Twitter, this emoji is often used in posts promoting racial equality, diversity, and unity. It is also commonly used in posts about international events or collaborations, and in the profiles of users who identify as allies or advocates for racial equality.