Spurred by the creation of accounts such as @BlackatDeerfieldOffical, @BlackatAndover, and @BlackatExeter, on June 22, Choate alumni created the @BlackatChoateOfficial account on Instagram. Since then, they have continuously published stories submitted by current and former Black Choate students, faculty, and parents, detailing personal accounts of racism, discrimination, and other mistreatment at the School.
On August 11, @QueeratChoate began publishing the experiences of discrimination against LGBTQIA+ students at Choate. On the same day, @LifeatChoate began detailing challenging moments on campus that did not fall under the previous two accounts’ categories.
Recurring themes on the @LifeatChoate account in particular are body image, eating disorders, mental health issues, sexism, and sexual assault. Through a direct message on Instagram, the administrators of @LifeatChoate, who asked to remain anonymous, stated, “We as an account aren’t asking for specific changes or advocating for certain positions on issues. All we aim to do is provide a platform for people to speak about their experiences and hopefully inspire others to take action.”
