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.
The American Worker continues to face major challenges. Despite loyality and commitment to their jobs, the American Worker grapples with increased consumer prices and stagnant wages. In fact, wages have been largely stagnant in the United States for the last 45 years. To add insult to injury, corporate CEO’s in the United States are making […]
For the first time since President Obama took office, national unemployment dropped below 7 percent. January’s jobs report signals a downward trend in national unemployment, but the report also signaled a mixed bag. The City of Charlotte and surrounding areas saw its unemployment numbers drop to 6.9 percent. But unemployment in the Black Community still […]
by Ron Holland I’ve been pondering the physics of space & time. I’m utterly fascinated with quantum mechanics. I’m intrigued by string theory, the big bang, quasars, singularities and black holes. The nearest quasar to Earth according to experts is about 2.44 billion light years away. Astrophysicists say the energy output of light in one […]
Which Gospel Music Artist will be THE voice of 2014? Radio One Charlotte’s, Melanie Pratt shares her thoughts. Will the Obama Administration meet its goals of enrolling millions of Americans onto the Health care rolls or will the Affordable Care Act haunt the Democrats during the 2014 Mid-Term elections? Will Charlotte see a signficant decrease […]
Feigned outrage about a so-called war on Christmas is once again making headlines. With the Christmas holiday just days away, the true meaning of the holiday is lost in a phony debate about greetings, nativity scenes and television commercials pushing the latest model car. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, delves into the controversy and explores […]
After thousands of mourners paid final tribute to Nelson Mandela, the former South African President’s coffin was flown to his homeland of Qunu for a funeral service and burial set for Sunday. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with Conservative Radio Host, Henry Hollingshead about Mandela’s legacy and host of other issues including, helping the […]
As the world reflects on the legacy of South African President, Nelson Mandela, it’s worth remembering the context by which this great man emerged. The brutal system Mr. Mandela helped to conquer had tentacles that stretched to other parts of the African continent. The system of Apartheid was also a mirror image of what African-Americans […]
Just imagine, a Bishop is invited to speak at a local Christmas revival. As the Bishop is in route to the revival, he’s mugged by some thugs on the street. The Bishop’s cries for help go unanswered, even by the very people that will sit in the audience to hear him speak. Fortunately, there is […]
By Ron Holland I often wonder why we see GOD through the eyes, experience and holy books of other people, namely Israel. Do we not have our OWN story to tell about OUR experience with the Divine? Isn’t OUR story worthy to be on the pages of a leather-bound book found in the back of […]
by Ron Holland Let me disabuse the notion that GOD peeled back the ceiling of the Universe and handed humanity a neatly packaged faith system containing the doctrines and dogma of Christianity. The doctrinal origins of Christianity didn’t emerge from a miraculous pronouncement or descend from the Heavens as a perfect and cohesive expression of […]
Charlotte residents elected Patrick Cannon as the City’s new Mayor this week paving the way for Cannon to address unemployment and building a better relationship with Raleigh. Cannon beat out his Republican challenger, Edwin Peacock, by winning 53% of the vote. City residents also approved a $250 million bond referendum that green lights 17 projects […]
By Ron Holland The GOD I celebrate isn’t confined to theology, doctrine, dogma or any religious system. The GOD I celebrate isn’t housed in bricks & mortar, tethered to tradition or reduced to pages in a book. The GOD I celebrate has no limitations, bounds or constraints. The GOD I celebrate doesn’t close doors to […]