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Bashirah Mack

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Finalist

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Winner

Bio

Documentary filmmaking is my passion. My approach to storytelling engages sources and characters as co-creators in the process with a focus on centering their humanity and a commitment to ethics, intentionality, and humility. As a Black woman in journalism, I know the lens for which I view the world is underrepresented in the field. I also know the time to share my voice, knowledge, and skill is now!

Education

University of California-Berkeley

Master's degree program
2020 - Present
  • Majors:
    • Journalism

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor's degree program
2005 - 2008
  • Majors:
    • Political Science and Government, General
  • Minors:
    • African-American/Black Studies
    • Islamic Studies

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

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  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Documentary Filmmaker

    • Dream career goals:

      Director, Producer, Company Founder

    • Program Coordinator

      Zakat Foundation of America
      2015 – 20172 years
    • Direct Service Professional

      Misericordia Heart of Mercy
      2012 – 20153 years
    • Visitor Services

      Atlanta Botanic Garden
      2009 – 20112 years
    • After-School Program Facilitator/Tutor/Mentor

      Youth Organizations Umbrella
      2005 – 20083 years
    • Service Leader

      HandsOn Atlanta AmeriCorps
      2004 – 20051 year
    • Associate

      Godiva Chocolatiers, Inc.
      2003 – 20041 year
    • Multimedia Production Intern

      WBEZ Chicago Public Media
      2018 – 2018
    • Reporting Fellow

      City Bureau
      2017 – 20181 year
    • Social Media Assistant

      Third Coast International Audio Festival
      2018 – 2018
    • Social Media Producer

      Sapelo Square
      2015 – 20183 years
    • Field Producer

      WYPR Baltimore Public Radio
      2019 – 2019
    • Research Assistant

      Freelance
      2019 – 2019

    Research

    • Journalism

      Independent — Research Assistant
      2019 – Present

    Arts

    • School of the Art Institute Chicago

      Fashion Design
      N/A
      2013 – 2014

    Public services

    • Public Service (Politics)

      AmeriCorps — Service Leader
      2004 – 2005

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship