Frank Ski
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Frank Ski | |
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| File:Frankski.jpg DJ, journalist, philanthropist, public forums host | |
| Born | May 9, 1964 Harlem, New York |
| Known for | "Frank and Wanda in the Morning"; Frank Ski Kids Foundation; Civil Rights Walk of Fame |
| Spouse | Tanya Rodriguez |
| Career | |
| Station | V-103 Atlanta |
| Country | United States |
| Website | Frank Ski.com |
Frank Ski (born May 9, 1964) is an American DJ, journalist, philanthropist, and public forums host.
Biography
Career highlights
Ski began his career as a host to FM radio programs in the Baltimore, Maryland area. He is currently host to a morning show on CBS affiliated radio station V-103 in Atlanta, Georgia since 1998.[1] His show, Frank and Wanda in the Morning, has a weekly audience of approximately 750,000 listeners.
As a journalist, he conducted the final interview with Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2002, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Jackson awarded Ski the title of "Journalist of the Year" by the Rainbow Push Coalition.[2]
He is founder and director of the Frank Ski Kids Foundation which hosts a yearly Youth Bowl football competition[3]. The foundation grants youth the opportunity to travel abroad on excursions that support the foundation's science, technology and art programs and organizes a yearly trip to the NASA Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.[4]
After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Ski spearheaded a fund raising movement to help the victims.[2] Aiding the causes of the Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and Homeless and Metro Atlanta Respite & Development Services, Ski raised $500,000 in funds.[5]
Ski hosts the Civil Rights Walk of Fame.[6] The Walk is a partnership between the Trumpet Awards Foundation and the National Parks Service and was created in 2004 to give recognition to civil rights leaders who promote justice and equality.[7]
Awards and recognition
- Rainbow Push Coalition, Reverend Jesse Jackson; (2002)[2]
- Georgia March of Dimes, Achievement in Radio Award (A.I.R.)[8](2004)
- National Urban League, Atlanta Chapter; Distinguished Community Service Award (2007)
- Ludacris Foundation, Community Service Award, 2008[9]
- 11 Alive Community Service Award (2009)[10]
Personal life
His wife is Tanya Rodriguez. The couple have four sons.
References
- ^ "The Frank and Wanda Show", V-103 Atlanta
- ^ a b c Frank Ski, article from Georgia Perimeter College
- ^ City Newsbytes, The Franklin Commitments for The City of Atlanta
- ^ 12/11: Frank Ski’s wine auction, Atlanta Journal Constitution's "Access Atlanta" section
- ^ The Latin American Association, Website
- ^ Radio Co-Host Is "Open", Atlanta Woman's Magazine
- ^ National Parks Service, Official Website
- ^ March of Dimes A.I.R. Award for "Best Original Music or Jingle"
- ^ "Word of Mouf", Ludacris Foundation newsletter, Page 8
- ^ 11Alive Community Service Award