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 history of the Ohio-based E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company, founded by John T. Ward in 1881, is replete with perseverance, tenacity, and effort to continue an extraordinary legacy. E.E. Ward Moving and Storage Company has the distinction of being the oldest continuously black-owned and operated business in the United States. After 141 years, […]
Charlotte Mayor’s Vi Lyles’ “Racial Equity Initiative” will help bridge the digital divide, invest millions of dollars in neighborhoods located in the ‘Corridors of Opportunity,’ and help transform Johnson C. Smith University into a top-tier career focused HBCU. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ guest hosts, Christine Edwards and Enovia Bedford unpacks the Mayor’s initiative, and other private/public partnerships […]
There’s some exciting things happening at the Beattes Ford and LaSalle Street Corridor. Like many neighborhoods, streets and communities in urban settings across the country – a valiant fight to emerge from a myriad of socio-economic challenges, including: disenfranchisement of various kinds, crime, poverty and a struggling infrastructure. But on the horizon, opportunity is plentiful, […]
For social media content creators, it can be a daunting task building a brand, growing followers and/or becoming a highly recognized influencer – especially if you’re not a celebrity. But for Charlotte hairstylist, Shay Johnson, all it took was some hilarious and quirky interactions with her dog, Princess to open the door to become a […]
The Mecklenburg County Participatory Budget Program gives county residents real power in determining how dollars are spent on a selected projects. More specifically, the public will “have an opportunity to vote on the approved projects for each County Commission District.” ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with Christine Edwards principal at Amplify Consulting, will serve […]
The Green Easy Safe Transportation (GEST) carts is providing a service that’s accessible, fun and most importantly, free in several major cities in the country, including Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit and Los Angeles. The GEST carts has now debuted in Charlotte and there’s already a buzz about this innovative service – which will provide transportation for […]
The history of the Second Ward’s Brooklyn neighborhood in Charlotte is fascinating, compelling and replete with determination and disappointment. Whether it’s the storied history of the Queen City’s version of “Black Wall Street,” or how so-called urban renewal essentially moved black families and businesses out of its position as a self-sustaining community within a community, […]
As 2022 approaches, this is a good time to consider re-evaluating your career goals, employment options or possibly venturing into owning a business. The question is, are you marketable? Are you teachable and/or promotable? Can you attract the attention of people or entities that may be interested in the skills you have to offer? ‘COMMUNITY […]
Firefighters are rightly hailed as heroes because of self-sacrifice, and a willingness to respond to crisis. While fighting fires is fraught with danger, extensive training helps to mitigate life-threatening outcomes for fire professionals. If you’ve ever been interested in being a first responder without the prospect of running into or scaling buildings, the Charlotte Fire […]
Anita B. Moye is not only a cancer survivor, she’s an inspiration to other people grappling with the disease. 27,000 African American women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year. Every 12 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer. So Moye, a motivator on the front lines of fighting cancer, shares her journey in […]
Willie Ramey, host of “Wake the Folks Up: With the Ramey Report” and his co-host/side kick Funky Boy are addressing important issues during their Saturday morning broadcast on 105.3. With an infusion of humor, light-hearted banter and serious topics – such as senior citizen health, the covid pandemic, southern soul music and healthy eating, […]
Flourishing outside of jail or prison for the formerly incarcerated is fraught with a myriad of challenges. It’s often the case that former inmates are strongly encouraged to simply secure a job and earn a paycheck upon release. However, a criminal history and incarceration often stymies or completely hinder job prospects and undermine goals of […]