What's the Story? – The Young Filmmakers' Social Action Team | Melaina Bassette | Activity https://whatsthestoryvt.com/members/mbassette/activity/ Activity feed for Melaina Bassette. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:27:26 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 757b3c02c8b1cf3fc99e43050f4c01bb Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=7087 Fri, 24 May 2019 21:17:23 -0400 A big thing that I learned was I’m better at winging situations and that preparing things doesn’t always work out as planned. So, I’m a very shy individual when placed in an unfamiliar or nerve wracking situation […]

]]> 1b70853ce9b4622fd76b3cc4f6b4bbc0 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=7036 Fri, 24 May 2019 20:51:57 -0400 Self Direction

I have grown quite a bit in this section. I’m very disorganized and scatter-brained, for lack of a better term. Having to keep a hold of myself and manage my time and schedule has been and will […]

]]> 19d930adb7f43cf90f907e40a18b5e96 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6963 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:26:44 -0400 What’s the Story is an incredible program that teaches students many valuable things, for example, how to put yourself in an uncomfortable position nagivate your way through it, how to work with other people with […]

]]> cf18ab47e44f54a827a25c4aab5ef2a6 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6788 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 19:30:08 -0500 The time I’ve spent here at What’s the Story? has been so incredibly enlightening and beneficial that I really believe that we should get a credit for it.

Not only has it been tons of fun, but I’ve been exposed […]

]]> 884b048ca793c1f37cb487054c3a4de1 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6639 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:36:15 -0400 I had a blast!! I loved connecting with my colleagues and turning them into friends. I felt so much more connected and closer with everyone here. For starters, I’m actually getting to know their names instead of […]

]]> 26494051fcc78ef220004f6a4b4f0529 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6600 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:37:36 -0400 060c33de6204dc8889588dbcad24f2e0 Melaina Bassette commented on the post, #4. Mind Mapping Racism! http://whatsthestoryvt.com/4-mind-mapping-racism/#comment-9784 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:00:14 -0400 To be 100% honest, I’m not really sure. I liked the thought of physically mapping things out (plus I love art) but I found mind mapping to be rather difficult. I attempted to do another mind map for the 5th blog […]

]]> 7bbd85c2059c32aaea8421c0c9fb37aa Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6411 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 17:57:13 -0400 The topics from my mind map that I decided to choose were the effects and the feelings. Both are effected in different ways, positive and negative.

For effects, I learned that racism has extensive effects. For […]

]]> 0c520d69719dd4b99b90a90a5a1dec66 Melaina Bassette commented on the post, http://whatsthestoryvt.com/6337-2/#comment-9708 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:30:04 -0400 Lucy,
You did a great job!! I, myself, had a bit of trouble with the mind map and I applaud you for doing such a great job! But maybe a little more detail with the topics? Just a suggestion. I love your sad face […]

]]> c8ac068c3a5eb8baa389d38a590973b7 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6365 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 23:52:34 -0400 166f952a44df652ea1d46bbd87e99903 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=6171 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 01:43:14 -0400 The topic of racism is a challenging opponent to wrestle since it can go wrong in many ways rather quickly, but I did my best to play the role as wrestler and tackle the topic head on. I have never been a […]

]]> d756e8956dbd4ee19c24124be7f47631 Melaina Bassette commented on the post, #2. What Gets Under my Skin? http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-what-gets-under-my-skin-2/#comment-9498 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:11:03 -0400 Hussein,
You have no reason to apologize. I love reading the comments I get at any time. I really enjoy the interaction. And I’m really happy that you like my writing!! I’m better at it than actually forming words […]

]]> 3be8ba977b31446f4ce2a366c230d0ba Melaina Bassette commented on the post, Blog Post #2 Racism http://whatsthestoryvt.com/blog-post-2-racism/#comment-9483 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 23:54:14 -0400 Hussein,
I agree completely. Racism is very controversial and a very difficult topic to talk about. It makes a lot of people uncomfortable, therefore it isn’t brought up in conversation. I love the facts you […]

]]> 4d099eac575e38577f809090af2e911a Melaina Bassette commented on the post, #2. What Gets Under my Skin? http://whatsthestoryvt.com/2-what-gets-under-my-skin-2/#comment-9482 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 23:47:45 -0400 That is a very good question, one I may need to think about myself. I think I’m more curious about the power structures that lead to prejudices. I love that quote. I think I’ll have to find and read that book.

]]> 1186999b86bb0cfd707a2e3e13646672 Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5997 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 16:42:43 -0400 I am normally a pretty easy going person and not a whole lot gets under my skin. I mean, of course my brother gets super annoying super quick, but he doesn’t get under my skin too often. However, if I had to p […]

]]> f9911b1aa5f9dc4562a44edcfd08f43d Melaina Bassette commented on the post, Why am I here? http://whatsthestoryvt.com/why-am-i-here/#comment-9387 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 00:42:41 -0400 Geoff,
Thank you so much for the feedback!! I really really appreciate it. To be honest, the reason I wasn’t super specific was because I wasn’t sure how specific to be. I’ve had many encounters and I’m happy to […]

]]> 4693145061dcacdcf4e1b73c8aba93f4 Melaina Bassette commented on the post, Why am I here? http://whatsthestoryvt.com/why-am-i-here/#comment-9321 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:03:58 -0400 Thank you so much!! That is really reassuring to see, actually. I sometimes have a rather hard time saying what I need/want to say. I spent two days stressing over how to figure out how to say everything, haha!

]]> 399816958208b1a8e03700379d9bb71d Melaina Bassette commented on the post, Why am I here? http://whatsthestoryvt.com/why-am-i-here/#comment-9320 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:02:05 -0400 Thank you. I got pretty worried about how to phrase everything, but I tried my best. And yeah, it bothers me a lot. I had to coexist with people who saw me for something I was greater than. Not to say things such […]

]]> e0551a65cda352ad65cc38898de97f81 Melaina Bassette commented on the post, I am here because... http://whatsthestoryvt.com/i-am-here-because-4/#comment-9319 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 23:54:44 -0400 I love how determined you are!! Its inspirational! I’m so happy to work alongside you! I hope I can help with the change you were talking about. -Mel

]]> b812c6b1006a28bdaabae46327c90536 Melaina Bassette commented on the post, I am here because http://whatsthestoryvt.com/i-am-here-because-3/#comment-9318 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 23:51:41 -0400 Dear Hussein,
Is that how we’re supposed to start these comments? I hope I did that right. I love the quote from the anime you did. I love it very much. What anime is it from? Sorry, off topic. I really like […]

]]> 834a5c724db5070734e76dede12fbe8e Melaina Bassette wrote a new post http://whatsthestoryvt.com/?p=5762 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 01:31:53 -0400 I am here because I want to tell my story and make sure what has happened to me doesn’t happen to anyone else. People have made me very aware of the dents in my unpolished armor and at points they left cracks […]

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