They are also generally opposed to far-right ideologies. However, according to BBC News, in general antifa organizations are considered far-left entities that are anti-racism and anti-sexism. There is no central antifa organization in the United States (rather, there exists a loose network of several organizations). As white nationalists rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend, they were confronted by counter-protesters, some of whom were members of a loosely-organized coalition known as "antifa," or "anti-fascists." Anti-fascist symbols were often prominently displayed on flags and other items during the counter-protests, likely leaving many to wonder what exactly these antifa symbols mean.
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