First popularized in the '70s, the Hanky Code began as a sly way to showcase sexual preferences for a community still largely in the closet. Black, blue, red, purple, and many other colors of ...

"American Horror Story: NYC" sees a killer hunt the LGBTQ+ community. Dubbed "Big Daddy," the killer uses the handkerchief code as part of his reign of terror. The ...

Once a discreet language of desire, the hanky code has evolved into a lasting symbol of queer identity and culture.

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