Community Voices With Ron Holland
‘COMMUNITY VOICES,’ host, Ron Holland sits down with Grammy Award winner, Hip Hop Artist, Actor and Author, Common about his new book, ‘Let Love Have the Last Word.’ Common addresses child molestation, relationships, social issues and what he does at home when not traveling the country or on stage. Plus, Ron delves into film director […]
As Mental Health Awareness month winds down, it’s critically important the conversation regarding mental illness continues. The suicide rate for African Americans are two times higher in black children ages 5-12. Those startling rates have also increased 200% over the past 20 years for African Americans ages 10-14. So when we’re considering the manifestation of […]
There’s a huge demand for talent in the field of Medical Billing and Coding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this demand is up 21%. Although a distinction exists between Medical Billers and Coders, both positions offer an opportunity to earn a good income. Both positions, which require learning very detailed medical terminology, can […]
Losing weight and being fit is a challenge for a lot of Americans. As our nation continues to grapple with obesity, and while fast and processed foods is an American staple, eating healthy is especially difficult. Add effective marketing to the mix and you’re sure to make healthy eating an almost near impossibility. But television […]
The focus on Mental Health is critically important if, as a nation we’re going to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness. Despite the millions of dollars allocated to treatment mental illness, it’s the stigma of having depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and the myriad of mental challenges that undermine treatment efforts. For decades however, Monarch […]
There’s numerous building projects and redevelopment occurring in uptown Charlotte and in a host of sectors and sections of the Queen City. Despite the city’s affordable housing crisis, at least the Charlotte Housing Authority is making strides to serve residents in need. With the Strawn Cottage Site development planned in Dilworth for example, the Charlotte […]
The Girl Scouts are not simply an organization that sell those delicious cookies. The deeper and more impactful aspect of the Girl Scouts is teaching young ladies a host of skills, including marketing, sales, budgets; balancing a check book and much more. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland, explored the impact the Girl Scouts is having […]
A healthy, lasting and loving relationship doesn’t happen by osmosis. Good relationships require commitment, patience, trust and a willingness to navigate tough times. Are good relationships valued in today’s “side chick” society? ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland delved into these issues with Marriage Coach Patrice Bush, Author Josh Proby and Brian Peay, organizer of this […]
The police shooting of 27 year old Danquirs Napoleon Franklin at a Burger King restaurant on Beattis Ford Road this week sparked several protests. Franklin’s family, activist groups, community leaders and City Council members are asking if the deadly shooting was justified and/or necessary. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with CMPD Chief Kerr […]
Author Joshua Proby has an extraordinarily compelling story to share with readers and the public alike. It’s a deeply personal story of surviving a childhood fraught with sexual abuse, emotional turmoil, and neglect. Mired in pain, Proby ultimately traveled a path that lead to prison. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland delved into Proby’s road to […]
When there’s deep hurt and uncertainty, finding peace can be a quite a challenge. Whether a person chooses to see a professional therapist or seek counseling from a spiritual adviser, healing is required. Author, Host and Motivational speaker, Shawnte Mckinnon explores a host of unconventional ways to help in the healing process. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, […]
The Queen City Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. wants to empower the community – especially women – to live healthier lifestyles. Whether it’s the food people consume, the myriad of behaviors that put your health at risk or the impact of social and political issues, the coalition continues its […]