Community Voices With Ron Holland

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important for us to remember this Memorial Day Weekend that there are people grappling with serious mental health challenges that can cause a downward spiral into dark thoughts and spaces – even during times where joyous occasion and celebration is on everyone’s agenda. How can we […]

One of the critical aspects of being an entrepreneur and successful business owner is mastering available resources.  Whether it’s branding, effectively managing money or building a sturdy networking apparatus, all of these areas help to grow and sustain a business – especially during a crisis. “COMMUNITY VOICES” host, Ron Holland delves into these issues with […]

For Keisha A. Rivers, helping business owners – especially African American entrepreneurs –  reach the next level of growth is a huge priority.  As President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of the KARS GROUP, LTD, Rivers is particularly keen on how development of strategic business plans, mentoring and the ability to scale are key ingredients of […]

There was a collective sigh of relief and celebration when jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial delivered a guilty verdict in the disgraced former officer’s murder of George Floyd.  However, joy was tempered almost immediately when the police killing of Ma’Khia Bryant blared across social media and television.  And, just miles away from where the […]

Chyncia Rodgers and her husband Mekoh are Exhibit A in entrepreneurialism and grind.  With several businesses under their belt – including Rodgers Bail Bonding, Hemp in Everything and We Talk Podcast Studio– as well as an exclusive partnership with Hideaway Lounge in Charlotte, The Rodgers have heft and experience when providing business strategies and tips […]

Tens of millions of Americans have now received a stimulus check to help navigate some of the most urgent financial priorities we’ve seen as a nation in generations. The working class and minority communities continue to wade through the doldrums of economic and financial uncertainty.  How we emerge as a nation from these financial challenges […]

Would you like to start a business? What about teaching your child(ren) the skills to launch and sustain a business? While millions of Americans are grappling with unemployment, furloughs directly related to the pandemic, this may be the time to turn your dreams of business ownership and entrepreneurialism into a reality.  But how should you […]

The Beds for Kids organization has provided nearly 13,000 beds and over 117,000 pieces of furniture for families in Charlotte and surrounding communities.  This year, Beds for Kids will celebrate its 10 year anniversary being at the forefront of meeting the needs of families.  At this reading, dozens of families in the Queen City will […]

Gov. Roy Cooper’s ‘Second Chance Act’ provides an opportunity for people with a non-violent criminal offense to expunge their record and essentially start fresh. This will give people a chance to pursue an array opportunities and avoid a stigma that limits the potential to succeed in life.  ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland talked with Adrienne […]

Despite challenges presented by Covid-19 pandemic, the local Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council have forged ahead with its work training young ladies to be responsible leaders in our communities, savvy entrepreneurs and marketers – all the while providing delectable snacks to its customer base; doing great charity work locally and giving its troop members an […]

A surge in gun purchases in the Black Community parallels escalating tensions sweeping the nation.  As hate groups and fringe conspiracy theorists enjoy mainstream popularity, African American families are exercising their rights to protect themselves in large numbers. Still, urgent fears exists that negative interactions with police and increase in violence in the community will […]

  There’s a myriad of issues that continues the wealth gap that beleaguer African Americans.  Whether it’s choice in career path, lack of higher education, or a dearth in vocational skills and training, building and sustaining generational wealth is of particular challenge to the black community. There’s a component of this challenge that will be […]