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 treachery of mental illness is on full display locally and nationally. From celebrity entertainers to residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities, mental illness continues to take a toll on Americans of all stripes. Artist Kanye West’s is among a few prominent names in entertainment that is said to be struggling with some form of […]
Inlivian not only provides residential housing to thousands of families in and around Charlotte, the organization offers a bevy of services to meet the needs of its residents. Through partnerships and strategy, Inlivian, formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority, assists residents with self-sufficiency, provide landlords with an opportunity to rent to customers and pursue the dream […]
In 2019, Steven Govan, Founder of the popular social media fitness group, ‘Believe N Me’ was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. A hectic nightlife, career as a popular DJ, late night eating of fast food; and lack of sleep was a life-threatening combination that resulted in an emergency room visit with a heart attack. A […]
It’s critical that we drive home the point that the 2020 US Census is enormously important and that every household in the United States – whether citizen or not – fill out the census forms. What’s at stake is billions of dollars that can be allocated to states and communities all across the country – […]
States around the country continue to open despite a surge of Coronavirus cases. A cavalier attitude toward a pandemic exists that essentially shut parts of our country down for several months. Medical experts continue to warn American that we’re not in a position to ignore the dangers of COVID-19. Yet, many Americans have a strong […]
Often overlooked as front line heroes of the Coronavirus pandemic are Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians that are tasked with filling hundreds of prescriptions per day. Although drugs to specifically treat COVID-19 have yet to be created and manufactured, pharmacy professionals around the country are interacting with thousands of customers each day. Their role is particularly […]
One of the most significant impacts of the Covid-19 crisis is the near shuttering of our nation’s economy. With unemployment at 13.3% and upward of 21 million Americans still out of work, families across the country are in need of assistance. North Carolina and the City of Charlotte issued orders for utility companies to suspend […]
‘Community Voices’ host, Ron Holland, talks with Mecklenburg County Sheriff, Garry McFadden about the police killing of George Floyd, racism in the ranks of law enforcement; efforts to weed out bad deputies and the challenges of being an African American in Law Enforcement. Sheriff McFadden also shares solutions to reduce tensions between police and the […]
Civil unrest. A global pandemic. And a clarion call for justice in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd are among a few issues our nation is grappling with. “COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talks with Kenneth D. Snow, Esq. Managing Partner of the Snow Legal Group,PLLC about what to expect during the […]
There are significant health disparities plaguing the African American community. A close examination of the metrics that provides analysis of the portrait of health in the African American community reveals there’s a long road ahead for things to change. Men are 30% and women are 60% more likely to have high blood pressure. Diabetes and […]
Terese Swan-Hutchison continues to enjoy a fabulous journey in her beloved field of Cosmetology. The Charlotte native is blessed to have opened six beauty salons, received a host of awards for her work in the community and loves to open doors for entrepreneurs interested in starting their cosmetology business. Among her bevy of accomplishments, the […]
Papi’s Puerto Rican Cuisine is a restaurant that has enjoyed many good days prior to the Coronavirus pandemic. Once a bustling atmosphere for authentic Puerto Rican dining – where people of all backgrounds would gather for conversation, fun and music – Papi’s Cuisine was hit hard economically as stay-at-home orders forced a take-out only business […]