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.
Author and award-winning Playwright Vicki L. Evan has something to say about how African-American women ought to be treated. Evans, who is founder and president of Soaring High Productions, has written a number of stage plays. Most recently, Evans addressed the very sensitive issue of Domestic Violence in her stage play entitled, ‘A Change is Gonna Come.’ […]
Source via: NEWSONE Whitney Houston fans are up in arms over a front-page photo the National Enquirer ran of the iconic songstress lying in an open casket. The tasteless image shows Houston lying in a golden-colored casket donning a purple dress with a broach and sparkling earrings. The headline reads, “WHITNEY: THE LAST PHOTO!” On the […]
Source via: NEWSONE Nelson Mandela, former South African president, was hospitalized this weekend for what is being reported as a stomach condition. Read more
Source via: NEWSONE ATLANTA – The Rev. Al Sharpton says there is a national effort to undermine the minority voting rights fought for by Martin Luther King Jr. and others during the civil rights movement. Read more
Author and award-winning Playwright Vicki L. Evan has something to say about how African-American women ought to be treated. Evans, who is founder and president of Soaring High Productions, has written a number of stage plays. Most recently, Evans addressed the very sensitive issue of Domestic Violence in her stage play entitled, ‘A Change is Gonna Come.’ […]
Source via: NEWSONE Two conservative rappers, Steven Crowder and Chris Loesch dressed in powdered wigs and jumpsuits performed a pro-conservative rap, “Mr. America” in which they appeared to use the n-word before claiming that they were saying Knickers. The pun was intentional as the deejay cut off the beat as they said the word. […]
Source via: NEWSONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fierce election-year fire, President Barack Obama on Friday abruptly abandoned his stand that religious organizations must pay for free birth control for workers, scrambling to end a furor raging from the Catholic Church to Congress to his re-election foes. He demanded that insurance companies step in to […]
The achievements of African Americans in the United States and around the world is profoundly enormous. Whether it’s the immense cultural contributions we’ve made to socieities all over the globe or the impact we’ve had in the fields of Science, Technology, Law and Business, our presence on the world stage is immeasurable. Ron Holland, host of Praise […]
Source via: NEWSONE With news breaking that the unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in three years — 8.3 percent for the nation and 13.6 percent for African Americans — political pundits and observers are speculating that Mitt Romney‘s entire platform, built solidly upon the shaky economy, may have crumbled beneath him. Read […]
The notion that Domestic Violence increases on the day of the big game is the subject of much debate. A host of studies suggest that no such connection exists. However, advocates against Domestic Violence say that abuse is a serious problem every day of the year. Khadija Wali-Uhud, CEO of JAZZuNDAGROUND, LLC and Mother Khadija’s Domestic Violence […]
Source via: Elev8 The Oprah Winfrey Network confirmed Tuesday that as part of her new prime-time series, “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Winfrey will interview Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas. Read more
Source via: Huffington Post NEW YORK — The Rev. Jesse Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy’s cuts to its Grammy categories: He’s asking to meet with the president of the organization and has raised the possibility of protests with the awards less than two weeks away. Read more