Author and Playwright S. Kristi Douglas is emphatic about encouraging women to know their worth. The Founder and Executive Director of ‘She Reigns Ministries‘ here in Charlotte is exhausting every effort to bolster the self-esteem of every woman that either seeks validation or long for the approval of others. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland, talked […]
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina announced late yesterday that an agreement has been reached to repeal HB2. HB2, the state law prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms that correspond to their gender identities, has caused much controversy and revenue loss for the state. This new deal reached with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, would repeal HB2, leave […]
How do we eliminate poverty in our communities? What’s the best route in providing quality, top notch education in our community? Are Charter Schools a viable option for providing our children an opportunity to reach academic excellence and opening the gates of success in life? ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland delves into these questions with […]
In our final installment of our 2016 Black History Month series, ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ focuses on African empires and kingdoms. It’s often emphasized that Egypt was the premiere empire during and subsequent Antiquity. What isn’t often discussed is the bevy of other wealthy empires on the African continent that had a sturdy hold on trade, commerce […]
What is your black? What does it mean to be a Black Man or Black Woman? What does it mean to be African American? ‘ COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland explore these questions with Renee Wilson, Founder of ‘Sophia Renee Productions’ and BJ Harris, the visionary behind the upcoming Black History Month celebration, ‘My Black […]
Local pastors, community activists and concerned citizens will participate in the March For Love, a rally and march in support of love, unity, compassion and hope. The event begins at noon at Marshall Park. Don’t Miss: Faith Walking: When You’re In Your Feelings [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO] Participants include: Rev. Amantha Barbee, Nimish Bhatt, Hannah Hasan, Matt […]
It’s the holiday season; the time of year we look forward to so we can fellowship with family and let’s be honest – EAT! There are many studies that show people gain weight during the holiday season. While the exact amount of weight is debated by these many studies, the fact remains that we give […]
Kirk Franklin kicked off the Harvest For Hope Concert Explosion with a powerful message about faith and strength. He reminded us that in these unsettled times, we must remember who is our true source of strength.
When you see a homeless person what is your immediate reaction? When you’re at a stop light, overpass or leaving a grocery store and a disheveled person in need asks for money or food do you ignore the person, provide a small amount of change or perhaps hurry to get away? These are provocative questions […]
How would you characterize your health? What are you doing to avert heart disease and other debilitating ailments? ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland, talks with Cheryl Emanuel, the visionary behind the ‘Village Heartbeat,’ an organization that promotes better heart awareness and enhance community resources in a coordinated health care service model to address obesity and […]