Frank Rodriguez,Local Radio Personalities Open Up, MyFoxAtlanta.com professionally known as Frank Ski (born May 9, 1964), is an American DJ, journalist, philanthropist, radio personality, and public forums host.
He is also recognized as a Baltimore club and house music artist through his solo and group work with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog. From 1998 to 2012, and again from 2017 to January 2019, he hosted the Frank and Wanda in the Morning Show alongside co-host Wanda Smith on the Atlanta urban contemporary radio station WVEE. He currently hosts The Morning Culture show, alongside Jade Novah and J.R. Jackson. Biography Career highlights Frank Ski was recognized by Reverend Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Push Coalition in 2002 for his contributions to journalism.Frank Ski , article from Georgia Perimeter College He has also hosted significant events such as the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, promoting awareness of historical civil rights achievements.Radio Co-Host Is "Open", Atlanta Woman's Magazine
Awards and recognition Rainbow Push Coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson (2002) Georgia March of Dimes, Achievement in Radio Award (A.I.R.) National Urban League, Atlanta Chapter; Distinguished Community Service Award (2007) Ludacris Foundation, Community Service Award, 2008"Word of Mouf", Ludacris Foundation newsletter, Page 8 11 Alive Community Service Award (2009) Mentioned by Uganda Musician Ritah Kigozi in her song "Twandibadewo" (3:23-3:25)
Frank Ski Kids Foundation The Frank Ski Kids Foundation is an organization created by Ski in 2005, acting in the Atlanta area. It aims to help children explore their ambitions by engaging them in science, technology, athletics, and the arts. The foundation also hosts a yearly Youth Bowl football competition, and it gives young people the opportunity to travel abroad on excursions.City Newsbytes , The Franklin Commitments for the City of Atlanta12/11: Frank Ski’s wine auction , Atlanta Journal Constitution's "Access Atlanta" section
Studio albums Ya Rollin' Doo Doo (with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog) (1991) Frank Ski Club Trax (1992)
Singles "Doo Doo Brown" (with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog) (1991) "Tony's Bitch Track" (1992) "Whores In This House" (1992)
References
External links USA Today, Frank Ski: 2009 CSA Recipient (video) TV 11 Alive (video) Atlanta Woman Magazine, Fan Male Honorees 2009 Frank Ski Biography, The HistoryMakers Frank Ski Kids videos Frank Ski Kid Foundation Go to the Amazons! (2008) Frank Ski Youth Foundation, Science Excursion (2007) Interview with Program Founder Frank Ski, The History Makers; Media Makers, February 26, 2008