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.
Last week the NBA announced it would move the 2017 All-Star Game after negotiations with state legislators failed to repeal House Bill 2, or HB2, commonly known as the bathroom bill. HB2 has been widely criticized for being discriminatory against the LGBT community, mandating that persons must use the bathroom of their birth sex. In […]
Is there a dearth of excitement and organization for the 2016 Presidential election in Charlotte? With voter ID being fully enforced in what pundits consider the most consequential election of our times, conversations around voter ID is seemingly muted. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with campaign strategist and consultant Colette Forrest about local voter […]
The nation is in desperate need of healing. On the heels of the deadly shootings that claimed the lives of Anton Sterling, Philando Castile and five police officers in Dallas, Tx, leaders of all stripes are scrambling to close a divide that continues to widen. In his address to memorialize the five slain officers in […]
The shooting deaths of Anton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hands of police has sparked outrage in the black community. The negative interactions between police and the Black Community has is once again in the headlines and part of a national discussion. And now that five Dallas Police officers were killed and seven injured […]
In the wake of the shooting massacre at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, Florida in which 49 people were killed and over 50 people injured, the gun control debate is once again in the headlines. Two of the 49 victims killed in the Orlando shooting were from North Carolina, Shane Tomlinson, 33, of Greenville and […]
In Part 2 of our discussion of Mental Health, we’re tackling the stigma associated with having a disorder. In the wake of one of the worse massacres in our nation’s history, the subject of mental health disorder is once again front and center. Why as a nation we continue to short change meaningful efforts to […]
In wake of the recent shooting massacre in Orlando, Fl. where 49 people were killed and over 50 people wounded, survivors of the attack will wrestle with a lasting trauma. As is always the case with these shooting massacres, questions arise about the challenges of mental health and disorder. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, explores […]
How do you navigate through the vitally important, but oft-times cynical maze of media? With so many outlets, perspectives, opinions; stereotypes and innovations, it’s enough for adults to be weighed down with information from so many directions. Just imagine the challenge young people face when wading through tons of platforms and sources offering news and […]
There are a bevy of roadblocks former inmates face that too often hamper their ability to succeed outside the walls of prison. For example, job interviews and opportunities are undermined because of the stigma associated with being a former prisoner or the “conviction” box is a neon sign on a job application. The Exodus Foundation […]
Discussions on mental health usually don’t make national headlines until a tragic event occurs. Although our nation spends millions of dollars both treating mental health disorders and educating the public about an issue that impacts millions of families, many people with mental disorder are still suffering in silence. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, talked with […]
African American young men face a bevy of challenges – some self-inflicted – many far beyond their control. Although government on all levels allocate resources to help young African American males, perhaps the greatest resources are from home, community, local groups and organizations dedicated to making change in their lives. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES‘ host, Ron Holland […]
The Gaston Arts Council continues to do great work at being a valuable resource for artists of all stripes. The state-affiliated group not only supports a host of connected agencies, it expands Arts in Education programs for school groups and organizations to help make the Arts more accessible to people that strongly desire to showcase […]