Ayanna Nahmias is the Editor-in-Chief of the internationally acclaimed Nahmias Cipher Report; a website featuring social and political commentary on global events.
The Report features articles written by Ayanna who is passionate about international affairs and human rights. She blogs about current events in emerging economies, international politics, human rights abuses, women’s rights and child advocacy.
Ayanna was interviewed about her life in Africa on the Radio Netherlands Worldwide program titled ‘The State We’re In;” a show that highlights “first-person stories from around the world about human rights, human wrongs and how we treat each other.” Her interview and other news and survival stories can be accessed anytime on the web.
Born in Florida, Ayanna spent her formative childhood in Africa where her expatriate family converted to the Islamic faith. As a female child in a culture where women are devalued, she faced many traumatic experiences, including her own father’s verbal and physical abuse.
Her determination to transcend her past and achieve wholeness led Ayanna to publish the Report to provide information and hope to people who may be facing challenging situations. Stories from around the world are featured with the intent to inspire others to persevere and triumph in the face of great adversity.
The Report is an alternative news source which offers different perspectives of world events. Throughout Ayanna speaks honestly and practically about her experiences so that others can hopefully apply what she has learned to improve and lead richer and more fulfilling lives.
Ayanna believes and teaches that regardless of a person’s background or past mistakes, they can change their lives and break the cycle of hopelessness, despair, and abuse to enjoy a purposeful, exuberant and successful life.
She currently resides in Arlington, Virginia and is working on her first novel “The Bahari Paradox.” For media inquiries and press bookings, please contact Ayanna Nahmias at +1.703.888.2258 or email us at ayanna@nahmiasreport.com.
17/05/2012 at 19:49
Dear Ayanna,
I really like what you’re doing with the blog. I’ve read your story on this page and in the introductory paragraphs to some of your posts. I’m really sorry for the bad things that have happened to you. I congratulate you on how well you’ve striven to overcome. Keep it comin’!
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P.S. I’d like to ask you how you set up some of the features on your blog, like the “Share This” at the bottom of posts with Facebook & Twitter buttons, and the post slideshow at the top of your homepage, etc. Can we talk or email sometime?
16/05/2012 at 12:09
You produce a stunningly comprehensive blog on important topics. I am so pleased to have found my way to it. I gave you a “bump” for the Shorty Award.
I got an email notification about a post regarding “all males are pedophiles,” but found no such post. I am VERY interested in this, on a personal level. I raised two daughters as a single dad, rather successfully, I believe. I can assure you not all males are so inclined. The main thing I tried to teach my girls was self-respect. I figured that if they valued themselves highly, they would be unlikely to let anyone else demean or degrade them.
This idea is like all other forms of prejudice, insidious and destructive.
16/05/2012 at 13:02
Thanks so much for visiting, for taking the time to write a comment, and for producing interesting and informative posts about Jazz and other music on your site.
I actually reblogged the post about pedophilia because it deals with an important topic, but I also recognize that the provocative title would seem to promote a gross generalization about men. However, it is exactly because of this that writer of this post asks us to consider the premise of a film which has been included in the post.
When reblogging on WP it immediately publishes the post. I prefer to check out the facts, add photos and other background information if warranted.
Thus, my method of addressing this quirk is to reblog a post then immediately change the status from ‘Published’ to ‘Draft’ and work on it before republishing.
Hope you drop by again to view the trailer and check out the ‘My Soapbox’ website.
Last, but certainly not least is a shout out for successfully raising two daughters as a single father. I am raising my son as a single mother with the support of my village (mother and sister), be that as it may, it is a difficult but rewarding job and I commend you and all others like us who are doing a phenomenal job.
Be well. ~ Ayanna
21/02/2012 at 17:16
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