Angie Chatman is a writer, editor and storyteller. She focuses on the intersection of race and social justice in the business, tech, education and food sectors. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with her family, including rescue dog Lizzie.
All Stories by Angie Chatman
Published on February 7, 2022
Sign language with swagger
Casandra Xavier, who is deaf-blind, turned her frustrations around being marginalized into advocacy. She shares the nuances of Black American Sign Language and disability legislation she’s fighting for in Massachusetts.
Published on October 27, 2021
What happens when positivity goes too far?
Displaying false happiness in times of turmoil can often serve as a defense mechanism. But in reality, toxic positivity can do more harm than good.
Published on September 29, 2021
Fast and fit after 50
Growing older can lead to limitations on the field of play, but more people are embracing the physical challenges and competing at 50 and beyond.
Published on May 11, 2021
Pandemic stress daunting for health professionals
Turmoil and upheaval raise levels of anxiety, fear and isolation. Doctors heed their advice to patients: Meditate, rest, exercise and remember: ‘We will get through this.’
Published on March 9, 2021
Covid-19 spread in prisons reveals inequities in the system
What happens when a deadly virus enters the U.S. prison system? Corrections institutions struggle to care for inmates — many with chronic medical conditions — and their workers.
