One of the most common white supremacist symbols, 88 is used throughout the entire white supremacist movement, not just neo-Nazis. One can find it as a tattoo or graphic symbol; as part of the name of a group, publication or website; or as part of a screenname or e-mail address.

This is a list of hate symbols, including acronyms, numbers, phrases, logos, flags, gestures and other miscellaneous symbols used for hateful purposes, according to the Anti-Defamation League in their "Hate Symbols" database. [1]

Sep 28, 2019 · In September 2019, the Anti-Defamation League released an updated list of hate-related symbols, hand signs and numbers. Among them was a familiar, seemingly innocent gesture: the “OK” sign.

Oct 29, 2008 · They also intended to murder 88 people and behead 14 African-American children—numbers that “have special significance in the white power movement,” according to the Times.

These symbols can be found in group logos, merchandise, propaganda, written materials, tattoos, etc. Symbols often have variations, and can be combined by RMVE adherents to create new imagery.

Nov 21, 2010 · Federal agents seized white supremacist stickers bearing the number 88 from a safe containing ammunition in DeFelice's West Avenue, Milford home on Jan. 28. They found stickers bearing the...

One of the most popular white supremacist symbols is the numeric symbol 88, which stands for "Heil Hitler" (substituting letters for numbers, 88 means HH, i.e., "Heil Hitler"). It is thus not surprising that white supremacists occasionally attempt to display 88 as a hand sign.

Sep 2, 2023 · The 88 Gang Sign consists of two raised index fingers formed into an ‘8’ shape while held together vertically. It derives its meaning from white supremacist groups who utilize it as coded language to promote racial hatred or indicate affiliation with extremist ideologies associated with hate crimes.

Numbers and the Far Right 88 = H is the 8th letter of the alphabet; H = 8 therefore 88 represents Heil Hitler 18 = As above where 1 represents A, 18 represents Adolf Hitler’s initials 14 = the 14 Words - Representing the ’14 words’ of David Lane who said “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children”

The number 88 is a symbolically important number for white supremacists (who use it as a numeric code for “Heil Hitler”), so occasionally a white supremacist will use a hand sign to display or flash the number 88.