Tree of Resistance: Fist in the Roots - Symbol of Empowerment and Solidarity #1371436 (License: Personal Use)

This iconic artwork by Duke Sheppard (1992) fuses the universal symbol of resistance-the raised fist-with the organic form of a tree, suggesting grounded power, ancestral connection, and enduring growth. The bold linework and high-contrast silhouette evoke protest art traditions while inviting interpretation across movements for racial justice, environmentalism, and community empowerment.

Used on advocacy websites, educational materials, and movement branding to convey themes of solidarity, historical continuity, and grassroots power; aligns with user intent seeking symbolic imagery for activism, identity, or cultural storytelling.