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 […]

With new variants of the Coronavirus showing up in a host of states across the country, health service providers are urging Americans to take vaccinations to help stem the tide of infections, hospitalizations and death.  In Charlotte and surrounding communities, residents have the resources of both C.W. Williams Community Health Center and Gaffney Health Services […]

Providing digital inclusion and parity to people in Charlotte and surrounding communities is critically important to Bruce Clark.  As Executive Director of Digital Charlotte, an organization that deliver digital and media literacy resources to their communities, Clark is on the front lines in efforts to close the digital divide in North Carolina. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ Ron […]

A radically different approach to how income is earned in 2021 is required.  While unemployment continues to bedevil the economy and American workers, entrepreneurialism is a route being pursued by people looking for alternatives to punching the employee clock. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland tackled this issue with Joshua Proby, Founder of the Next Great […]

The Ace Academy Public Charter School continues to churn out a host of young innovative entrepreneurs.  Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the Charter School’s entrepreneurs are earning a real income and building their brand as business owners.  Shawn P. Smalls, Co-Founder of the Ace Academy Public Charter School and, S&L Consultants and Academic Achievers […]

What portends for American workers in 2021? Well, opportunities to launch a business or reinvigorate a career are plausible endeavors – despite a pandemic that has ravaged American families and workers.  What’s your specific strategy to navigate a daunted jobs market? Are you amendable to entrepreneurialism ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland explore these questions with […]