Frank Ski

American DJ, journalist (born 1964)

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Frank Ski

Born|

Frank Rodriguez

(1964-05-09) May 9, 1964 (age 61)

Harlem, New York

Occupation(s)| DJ, journalist, philanthropist, public forums host
Spouses|

* Tanya Rodriguez (1995-2015)
* Patrice Basanta-Henry, MD (2017)

Children| 5
Career
Show| "Frank and Wanda in the Morning"
Station(s)| WVEE (V-103), WHUR (Washington, DC) WALR KISS 104.1 Atlanta
Country| United States
Website| www.frankski.com

Frank Rodriguez,[1] professionally known as Frank Ski (born May 9, 1964),[citation needed] 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[2] on the Atlanta urban contemporary radio station WVEE. He currently hosts The Morning Culture show, alongside Jade Novah and J.R. Jackson.

## Biography

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### Career highlights

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Frank Ski was recognized by Reverend Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Push Coalition in 2002 for his contributions to journalism.[3] He has also hosted significant events such as the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, promoting awareness of historical civil rights achievements.[4][5]

### Awards and recognition

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* Rainbow Push Coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson (2002)[3]
* Georgia March of Dimes, Achievement in Radio Award (A.I.R.)[6]
* National Urban League, Atlanta Chapter; Distinguished Community Service Award (2007)
* Ludacris Foundation, Community Service Award, 2008[7]
* 11 Alive Community Service Award (2009)[8]
* Mentioned by Uganda Musician Ritah Kigozi in her song "Twandibadewo" (3:23-3:25)

## Frank Ski Kids Foundation

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The Frank Ski Kids Foundation is an organization created by Ski in 2005, acting in the Atlanta area.[9] It aims to help children explore their ambitions by engaging them in science, technology, athletics, and the arts.[10] The foundation also hosts a yearly Youth Bowl football competition, and it gives young people the opportunity to travel abroad on excursions.[11][12]

## Studio albums

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* Ya Rollin' Doo Doo (with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog) (1991)
* Frank Ski Club Trax (1992)

## Singles

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* "Doo Doo Brown" (with 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog) (1991)
* "Tony's Bitch Track" (1992)
* "Whores In This House" (1992)

## References

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1. ^ Local Radio Personalities Open Up, MyFoxAtlanta.com Archived April 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
2. ^ Thapliyal, Oshika. "Atlanta radio host Frank Ski says co-host Wanda Smith "wasn't doing well" before her death". MSN. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
3. ^ a b Frank Ski Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine, article from Georgia Perimeter College
4. ^ Radio Co-Host Is "Open", Atlanta Woman's Magazine Archived July 19, 2012, at archive.today
5. ^ "Frank Ski". Compass Media Networks. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
6. ^ "March of Dimes A.I.R. Award for "Best Original Music or Jingle"". Archived from the original on October 30, 2014.
7. ^ "Word of Mouf"[permanent dead link], Ludacris Foundation newsletter, Page 8
8. ^ Ho, Rodney. "3/4: Morning mash with Bachelor ratings, Frank Ski, Miley Cyrus". Things to Do (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved 2025-04-09.
9. ^ Umontuen, Itoro N. (22 April 2024). "The Frank Ski Kids Foundation will address climate change during their expedition to the Great Barrier Reef". The Atlanta voice. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
10. ^ "Frank Ski Kids: About Us". Archived from the original on February 6, 2009.
11. ^ City Newsbytes Archived September 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, The Franklin Commitments for the City of Atlanta
12. ^ 12/11: Frank Ski’s wine auction Archived February 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Atlanta Journal Constitution's "Access Atlanta" section

## External links

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* USA Today, Frank Ski: 2009 CSA Recipient (video)
* TV 11 Alive (video) Archived 2019-04-14 at the Wayback Machine
* 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

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF

National|

* United States

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

Other|

* Yale LUX