Guard: Dark Skin Tone on WhatsApp

What it signals here

chat meaning

Used to say 'I'm on duty' or 'don't disturb me,' or jokingly to say someone is being too rigid.

status meaning

Status use signals discipline, self-protection, or pride in one's heritage and identity.

double meaning

Can signal both pride in Black identity/representation in emoji form, or simply 'I am standing firm.'

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