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 talks with Marylin Green, President of the Gastonia Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority about their 3rd Annual Health Fair that will provide free screenings for diseases ranging from Diabetes and High Blood Pressure to encouraging men to get Prostate exams. Ron also talks with the Playwright S. […]
Planned Parenthood continues to draw fire over allegations that the long time healthcare service provider is making huge profits from fetal tissue donations. A heavily doctored video of Planned Parenthood staff discussing reimbursement costs for fetal tissue was uploaded to internet by extreme anti-abortion activists. The video is fueling efforts by the GOP and Conservative […]
Charlotte Leaders Organizing trip to Washington DC for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March
Organizing efforts are underway to encourage another large convening of Black Men in Washington DC on October 10th for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March. Although the original march was specifically for Black men, organizers say the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March is for the entire black family. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES‘ […]
The Black Lives Matter Movement continues to make inroads in galvanizing the African American Community – especially young activists. Branches of the movement are vocal in small and large communities across the country. Ferguson, Chicago and cities like New York and Charlotte have members of the community that are adhering to the rallying cry of […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland talks with Rhonda L. Patterson, Managing Attorney of the Patterson Law Office, PLLC in Charlotte about the persisting segregation of schools in and around Charlotte and the upcoming ‘Soul 2 Soul Candid Community Conversation’ taking place at the Neighborhood Cafe.
‘COMMUNITY VOICES‘ host, Ron Holland talks with Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls, Founding Pastor of the Sacred Souls Community Church about the ongoing fight for Marriage Equality. In part II of the interview, Bishop Rawls addresses the need to provide a sacred and safe place of worship for people of all backgrounds – especially the LGBT […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES‘ host, Ron Holland talks with Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls, Founding Pastor of the Sacred Souls Community Church about Social Justice, Civil Rights, her affirming position on the rights of the LGTB community; and her church’s 1st year Anniversary – which features guest speaker, the Legendary Civil Rights Leader & NC NAACP President, Rev. […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with Composer, Playwright and Director, S. Kristi Douglas about the return of her stage play, ‘Daughter of the King‘ to Charlotte.
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with Darrell Allison, President of Parents for Educational Freedom of North Carolina about successful efforts to give parents a choice in where their child(ren) are educated.
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with Playwright and Director, Peachanda DuBose about her successful awards ceremony in Atlanta and two upcoming stage productions that will honor notable names in the music industry and tackle the Black Community’s negative interaction with law enforcement.
In the wake of the shooting massacre at the Emanuel African Episcopal Methodist Church in Charleston, South Carolina last month and the spate of church burnings that followed, ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland explored church safety measures with Rev. DK Martin, Pastor of the Greater New Life Church in Charlotte. How should African-American churches […]
‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, delves into the troubling traffic stop and subsequent death of Sandra Bland.