Category: 2026

Fayrouz’s Story – From Your Hands to Their Table – Islamic Relief USA

Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) is a Muslim humanitarian and disaster-relief nonprofit headquartered in Alexandria, VA. It was founded in 1993 and operates both internationally and domestically, providing emergency aid, food assistance, orphan support, health programs, refugee assistance, disaster response, and community services regardless of religion or background.

Official website: [Islamic Relief USA](https://irusa.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Some key facts:

– Registered as a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ([Wikipedia][1])
– Works in disaster relief, hunger relief, education, water access, Ramadan/Zakat programs, and U.S. community outreach. ([Islamic Relief USA][2])
– Has regional offices including one in New Jersey.
– Received high nonprofit ratings such as a 4-star score from [Charity Navigator] (https://www.charitynavigator.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com) according to referenced reports. (

Contact page:
[IRUSA Contact Information](https://irusa.org/contact-us/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

YouTube channel:
[Islamic Relief USA YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/IslamicRelief?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

the WORD Editor Gregg W. Morris

Film Review of Director Madison Young’s Erotic Semi-Autobiographical Tour de Force – Part 1
The overall ratings for this movie by cinematic afficionados range from go see this movie to a must see not to be missed.

BY THE ROOTS is an intrepid and necessary work: Queer cinema rooted not in stereotype or market trend, but in lived complexity. Memory, survival, embodiment, and the difficult labor of becoming whole resonate throughout the film. Audiences that value intimate, fearless independent filmmaking:  BY THE ROOTS shouldn’t be missed.

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The 33rd New York African Film Festival – Part 1

The 33rd New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) will be a month-long cinematic celebration unfolding across New York City throughout May, illuminating stories, histories and visions from Africa and its diasporas. Spanning theaters, cultural centers, and public spaces, the festival…

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The 33rd New York African Film Festival – Part 2

  About the Presenters The Africa Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution committed to the principle that a just and peaceful world begins with a flourishing Africa in deep communion with its diaspora. Located in New York City, The Africa…

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Filmmaker Award Winners at the 2026 Florida Film Festival
William Means’ Slam Dunk: Wins Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award for Best Narrative Film

“This Florida Film Festival was my first as the new Executive Director, and it exceeded what was already very high expectations on my part for an exciting, well-curated, and outrageously fun film event,” said Florida Film Festival Executive Director Wade Neal. “These award winners are wonderful representatives of the amazing films we screened and filmmakers we hosted throughout the fest.”

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Give Malcom Nance a Read

Whether one agrees with his conclusions or not, his work offers something that has become increasingly rare in modern media - analysis rooted in firsthand experience inside the intelligence and national-security community. – Gregg W. Morris, the Word

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