Ron Holland

About Ron Holland

Ron is the host of the Public Affairs show, 'COMMUNITY VOICES' on Radio One Charlotte’s, 105.3 RNB, Praise 100.9 and 92.7 The Block. He’s also an Assistant Production Manager for all three stations, as well as a Producer and Board Operator. Ron hosted ‘Let's Talk News,’ a weekly Public Affairs show that aired on 88.1 FM, WYGG in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Ron's show aired for four years, ending in 2005 when he relocated to Charlotte, NC. Ron is a graduate of the Carolina School of Broadcasting where he also hosted a weekly broadcast at the school’s 89.3 the Storm radio station.

In addition to his work in Radio, Ron is the author of the book, ‘The Fire In My Words: The Anthology of a Social Provocateur – Volume I.’ Ron is a former Reporter for three New Jersey newspapers: The Asbury Park Press (the 2nd largest daily newspaper in New Jersey), The Shoreview Weekly News and City News of Newark, New Jersey. Ron also published his own Christian newspaper, ‘Faith & Works News,’ which was distributed to 42 churches in the City of Asbury Park, New Jersey, Neptune Township and surrounding communities.

COMMUNITY VOICES host, Ron Holland looks back on some of the national, statewide and local news events that helped to shape 2016 – including the election of Donald Trump, North Carolina’s HB2 law; ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the black community following a bevy of tragic police shootings – including the death of Keith […]

Pastor Larry Whitley of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Dr. Charles Wilson, Sr. Pastor of the United Methodist Church in Matthews are providing a template for building bridges and bolstering relationships across the many divides in our country.  Both Pastors recently held a community forum in Matthews to address the interactions between the […]

It’s the holiday season; the time of year we look forward to so we can fellowship with family and let’s be honest – EAT! There are many studies that show people gain weight during the holiday season. While the exact amount of weight is debated by these many studies, the fact remains that we give […]

When you see a homeless person what is your immediate reaction? When you’re at a stop light, overpass or leaving a grocery store and a disheveled person in need asks for money or food do you ignore the person, provide a small amount of change or perhaps hurry to get away? These are provocative questions […]

How would you characterize your health? What are you doing to avert heart disease and other debilitating ailments? ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland, talks with Cheryl Emanuel, the visionary behind the ‘Village Heartbeat,’ an organization that promotes better heart awareness and enhance community resources in a coordinated health care service model to address obesity and […]

  The 2016 Presidential election is days away. Early voting numbers suggest that North Carolina is one of a few must win battle ground states. With over 2 million votes cast in North Carolina, down ballot elections has tightened in the race for Governor and Senate. In the closing days of the race, US Senate […]

Mayor Pro Tem, Vi Lyles is serious about improving community/police relations in the wake of a deadly police shooting that claimed the life of Keith Lamont Scott. After days of protest and unrest in the Queen City several weeks ago, Lyles went to work on a seven-part plan to help restore trust with the community. […]

  Angela Baker has fought and grappled with Cancer for over twelve years.  It’s a hard fought battle that has seen ups and downs.  Not deterred, Angela has mounted a robust campaign to help Cancer survivors and people recently diagnosed with Cancer.  Through Angela’s ‘Angels in Disquise’  non-profit organization, she’s assisting people with Cancer to […]

Domestic violence continues to blemish the social fabric of our country. According to the Center’s of Disease Control and Prevention, severe physical violence was experienced by 22% of women and 14% of men. This includes being hit with something hard, being kicked or beaten, or being burned. Among victims of contact sexual violence, physical violence, […]

The portrait of slavery for far too long has been that of the docile and acquiescing slave always buckling under the weight of a cruel and unjust system. But with the release of ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ a different picture of the slave experience emerges. It’s a picture of insurrection and rebellion. It’s a […]

It has been 13 years since Gospel Artist William Becton made the charts.  The producer and songwriter was on the Billboard Gospel Charts at number 3 in 1995 with the hit single, ‘Be Encouraged.’  In the years that followed, Becton navigated the challenges of life and the gospel music industry that took him from pinnacle […]

In this week’s installment of Radio One’s ‘Back to School with the History Maker’s Program,’ ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland talks with Journalist, Mary C. Curtis.