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.
As President Obama’s 2nd term winds down, job growth in the private sector is stonger than when he took office. The nearly 8 million private sector jobs lost during the Bush Administration has been added back to the economy. Despite the escalating tension in Iraq, President Obama has effectively ended two wars – enabling thousands […]
Comedian Nick Lewis has a passion for helping teens achieve their dreams. For over 20 years, the Actor-Comedian, who has appeared in a host of theater performances and on DEF Comedy Jam, has been in the entertainment industry making people laugh and aggressively establishing himself as an Entertainer. Now Lewis is sharing his experiences in […]
As events in Iraq continue to deteriorate, a national discussion is taking place about the United States’ ability to respond to another crisis on foreign soil. The question many Americans are asking today: Is it our responsibility to get in the middle of a sectarian war between Iraq’s Sunni and Shitte sects as the Islamic […]
How extraordinary it is to dedicate your time, efforts and resources to help children in need. It’s especially gratifying to know that people are committed to help children in distant lands. The Charlotte based, ‘Organization for Orphan Children in Liberia’ CCBM, Inc., is doing its part to ensure that young girls and boys in Liberia […]
The exchange of release between Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and Taliban fighters has unleashed a fury of very personal and hateful attacks on the US Army Soldier and his family. In an extraordinary attempt to sully Sgt. Bergdahl’s service, Conservative media outlets are muddying the events that led to the tragic death of eight soldiers and […]
The killing spree in California that left seven people dead including the perpetrator, Elliot Rodgers, has reignited the gun control debate. Rodgers, who stabbed to death three people in his apartment and subsequently rampaged through Santa Barbara shooting and killing three other people, killed himself after wounding an additional eleven others. In the wake of […]
For decades our nation’s Veterans have faced an uphill battle receiving consistent care from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. It’s clear that Congress and Administrations on both sides of the political isle have failed to ensure that all of our war heroes are given top priority when it comes to quality care. Yes, the […]
As the Democrats fight to hold their five seat majority in the Senate during the Mid-Term elections, Republicans are salivating over prospects of picking up those seats and controlling both the House and Senate. A total of 36 Senate seats are up for grabs. Now that millions of Americans have signed up for the Affordable […]
Donald Guy acknowledges that years of unhealthy eating and genetics contributed to the health crisis he’s grappling with today. Standing at 6.2, Guy has dropped considerable weight and is preparing for major 12 hour surgery to insert a heart pump into his chest until a viable heart becomes available. The 41 year old former videographer […]
by Ron Holland Have you ever sat in church and felt like the target of your Pastor’s sermon, Deacon’s prayer or church mother’s scorn? Did you shrink in the pew as the words of condemnation bellowed from his/her mouth and blared from the speakers? Did you hang your head in shame as you reflected on […]
Communities across the country continue to grapple with gang violence. Whether it’s large metropolitan cities like Chicago or small communities like Asbury Park, New Jersey, gun and gang violence beleaguer communities of all sizes. The City of Charlotte also wrestles with gangs and gun violence. There are over 100 gangs in the Queen City and […]
Upward of 200 homeless people are sleeping on the streets of Charlotte each night, according to a recently released joint study. Although the number of homeless people is down in Charlotte, the problem of homelessness persists in the Queen City. Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte have employed efforts to reduce the homeless population, […]