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.

Despite an improving economy and steady growth in the job market, President Obama found himself the target of Republican vilification which allowed Democrats to loose the Senate and the GOP to now control both Houses of Congress. There has been 56 straight months of job growth. The national Unemployment rate is down from nearly 10% […]

The 2014 Mid-term elections are just a few days away. Despite efforts to stymie African-American voter turnout, early voting, especially in North Carolina appears to be strong for Democrats. 47% of registered Democrats in the Tar Heel state have taken advantage of early voting. About 24% of those early voters are African American. Good news […]

Although President Obama isn’t up for reelection, his 42% approval rating has Republicans salivating a victory in the 2014 Mid-term elections. A number of Democrats in hotly contested states are steering clear of Mr. Obama despite a bevy of legislative successes. For the President’s part, he’s already dismissed having his feelings hurt if he’s not […]

The clarion call for President Obama to issue a travel ban to and from West Africa to prevent the spread of Ebola in the United States has not only reached the Halls of Congress, legislators on both sides of the political isle are calling for a more robust response to the crisis in order to […]

The nation is once again forced to grapple with how police interact with communities of color. The latest viral video of Lisa Mahone and Jamal Jones feeling terrorized by Hammond Indiana police demonstrates that mistrust of law enforcement continues to grow. From 18 year North Carolina teen DeShawn Currie, who was pepper sprayed in his […]

As an infant, I nestled in the arms of a beautiful black woman who gave me life, fed me, clothed me; bathed me, disciplined me when my behavior was out-of-line; nursed me to health when I fell ill and reassured me when I was scared, insecure and uncertain. Everyday, I look into the eyes and […]

There are a bevy of illnesses that have a major impact on the health of the African-American Community. Diabetes, Heart Disease, Hypertension and Sickle Cell are among some of the most prominent and recognized classes of disease impacting millions of African-American families. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 5 million of all African-American adults […]

Although Domestic Violence began to wane in the headlines in recent days, the issue is once again garnering national attention with the arrest of Charlotte Hornets Basketball player, Jeff Taylor. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with Playwright and Director, Vickie L. Evans about the spate of Domestic Violence cases dogging both the NFL and […]

The history of African Americans is replete with people that exude the kind of dignity, respect and integrity exemplified by the participants in the ‘Fifth Annual Back to School with the History Makers’ program. Featured prominent in this year’s program and representing North Carolina are Mr. Lenny Springs and Mary C. Curtis. Both Springs and […]

President Obama continues to build a coalition of nations to help degrade the threat of the terror group, Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). In his address to the nation this week, President Obama also used much stronger language to denounce the group’s murderous rampage in Iraq, saying the black-masked terrorists must be destroyed. […]

by Ron Holland We hear of all the chaos in the world and believe things are getting worse. It isn’t getting worse, it has always been this way. The only difference between today and the times of old is television, our advanced weapons and the internet. Killing with swords, hatchets, muskets and tanks is simply […]

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has a long tradition of excellence in leadership, academics and service to community. The 106 year old organization boasts of some of the most prominent women in the African American Community including: Dr. Mae Jamison, Star Jones, Cathy Hughes, Gladys Knight, the late Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, Phylicia […]