Community Voices With Ron Holland
Affordable housing, economic development, Charlotte’s rising homicide rate; and the building boom that’s undergirding the Queen City’s regional attraction will be among the top issues during a Candidates forum on Thursday, September 26th at the Omegas of Charlotte Center. The Black Political Caucus, in conjunction with the Omegas of Charlotte, and Radio One Charlotte’s 105.3, […]
There’s enormous challenge in the foster care system, especially as it relates to successful adoption. In North Carolina, 7.1 children per 1,000 are currently in foster car. The Tar Heel state ranks 36th in the nation with regard to successful adoptions. Donna Lee Reed, Founder and CEO of ‘Home 4 Me’ is on a personal […]
Women are no longer awaiting the heroic arrival of a Knight on a white horse to rescue them from danger. Today, women across the country are taking ownership of their protection and safety. Whether it’s self-defense that encompasses concealed carry of a firearm, Martial Arts or utilizing perceived benign weapons designed to defend against attacks; […]
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Queen City Metropolitan Chapter will celebrate ten years of extraordinary work in Charlotte. The Queen City Branch of this prestigious organization is one of 60 around the country. The local chapter’s annual,’My Sister’s Keeper Award’ ceremony has run strong for the last five years. On Saturday Sept […]
Technical and vocational school training isn’t given the same prestige as an Ivy League education. Despite the potential to earn a high five figure and possibly six figure salary, technical school training has been significantly devalued over the years. But a robust interest in tech and vocational school training suggests people are rethinking post high […]
Effectively managing personal finances requires an ability to admit that you may not have all the answers. This is especially true when there’s no budget, living beyond your means and failure to plan for retirement. An equally daunting reality for millions of Americans is failure to prepare for emergency situations. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland […]
There’s a bevy of building projects dotting the landscape of the Queen City. Whether it’s uptown Charlotte or the South End, there’s little doubt that a building boom is taking place in Charlotte. Bank of America will anchor the fourth tallest building in the city – which is projected to be completed this year. Indeed, […]
There’s a host of routes aspiring artists can take in order to break into the music industry. Whether it’s being discovered in a dimly lit club, networking, singing in a church choir or being discovered on YouTube, music artists have plenty of avenues to get heard and seen. However, the challenges of getting pass the […]
There’s a host of organizations in the Queen City taking up the challenge of meeting the needs of our young people. As the youth of Charlotte tackle a myriad of pressures – from peers to society or simply deciding a career track, coming of age in a time of uncertainty can be daunting. But these […]
Like many cities and urban centers around the country, Charlotte is grappling with violence, especially by use of guns. To date, the Queen City is fast approaching 70 homicides and is on track to surpass the 2018 homicide rates. Coupled with rising aggravated assaults, rapes and robberies, violence in the city is not only alarming, […]
Managing money can be complicated. This is especially true if you’re not living within your means, steep in debt, lack a sound budget; or not investing. Many Americans are averse to having a real conversation about personal finances for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is insecurity about income. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, […]
To date, the murder rate in Charlotte is well over 60. Violence in the Queen City is up 20% compared to this time last year – 2018. According to police statistics, this year’s homicide rate has exceeded the 2018’s year end homicide total. How are Charlotte residents addressing what appears to be emerging as a […]