With over 95 million votes cast in early and vote-by-mail, strong voter turnout is essential for the Biden/Harris ticket to secure both the Electoral Collage and Popular vote. It’s anticipated vote counts can exceed 156 million when the dust settles. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland talks with award winning actress, producer and political activist, […]
There’s a host of non-profit organizations in Charlotte and surrounding communities doing really great work. One such organization, APPARO assists other nonprofits with having greater impact in the communities they serve. The ‘A Better World’ nonprofit for example is serving young people in West Charlotte with physical, mental and spiritual development. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron […]
The decline in Covid-19 testing in Charlotte’s African American community has prompted healthcare professionals to explore the myriad of reasons why a drop has occurred and to remedy the problem. According to state health officials in North Carolina, over 2,600 people have died from the Covid-19, and nearly 161,000 people have tested positive for the […]
Despite efforts to change the negative interactions between African Americans and police, social media is replete with video footage that suggests the problem will persist for a long time. Still, the Black Lives matter movement forges ahead with efforts to have this nation respect the lives and dignity of African Americans. Local and national law […]
Rep. Carla Cunningham of the 106th District in the North Carolina House of Representatives, Joan Been, President and CEO of Living Waters, Inc. and Dr. Sonyia C. Richardson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Educator and Assistant Professor at UNC Charlotte have all dedicated years advocating for mental health and awareness. Whether in the state legislature, classroom […]
The police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin further exacerbate mistrust of law enforcement and is fueling protests. Over the last few months, global protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd ignited conversations about race, police reform and negative interactions between law enforcement and the black community. African Americans are making it […]
Greater Steps Scholars is doing profoundly important work providing scholarships for college-bound students in subsidized housing. To date, Greater Steps Scholars, formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority Scholarship Fund, has provided over 900 young people scholarships for college, technical and vocational school training. The program made it a priority to assist our youth in achieving their […]
Joe Biden’s pick of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate is not only historic, it signals his intentions of having an administration reflective of the diversity of the country. Although the move is considered a safe political choice, what’s clear is, Biden has positioned Sen. Harris to be the standard bearer of the Democratic […]
Joe Biden’s pick of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate is not only historic, it signals his intentions of having an administration reflective of the diversity of the country. Although the move is considered a safe political choice, what’s clear is, Biden has positioned Sen. Harris to be the standard bearer of the Democratic […]
Starting a business can be rewarding and tough. With the right business plan, sound strategy and networking infrastructure, the terrain of business ownership is less treacherous. If you’re considering a foray into business ownership or an entrepreneur interested in next-level strategy, there’s a host of tools available. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland delves into with […]
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 […]
