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Frank blogs regularly for the Huffington Post and writes occasional columns and articles for publications such as the International Business Times and The Economic Times of India.
Frank writes on a wide variety of topics that are critical to shaping the future of America and the American dream and to making the United States and the world a better place. These include: Business; education; poverty and inequality; politics and public policy; immigration; manufacturing; innovation; leadership; citizenship; and social commentary.
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2016: Two Roads Diverge in America This Year
The race to win the nomination to be their party's candidate for President of the United States in 2016 has presented stunning contrasts in substance, style and tone. In January of 2012, we wrote a blog commenting on the nature and implications of the national conversation during that election cycle. The dialogue and exchanges during 2015 have not been an instant replay. They have "trumped" those of 2011. In spite of this, we believe our earlier blog remains relevant in 2016 -- probably … [Read more...]
Mr. Islam interview with Al Cole
I’m humbled, honored to get UP Ratna award: Azamgarh-born Indian-American Frank Islam
New Delhi, 27 Dec 2015: "I have received many awards. But, this award is extra special because it comes from my homeland. Uttar Pradesh is where my journey began," says Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank F. Islam on the announcement of Uttar Pradesh government to confer state's highest civilian award Uttar Pradesh Ratna on him at the UP Pravasi Diwas in Agra on 4th Jan 2016. Excerpts from interview with IndiaTomorrow.net : What was your … [Read more...]
Article in The Hindu on Mr. Islam Receiving UP Ratna award
Donald Trump Is Being Politically Correct
Donald Trump frequently asserts that he's not being politically correct in what he says. For example, in an interview with Jake Tapper of CNN before the final Republican debate this year he proclaimed, "I'm not looking to be politically correct. I'm doing this to do the right thing." In that statement, Trump himself revealed the paradoxical nature of Trump-speak. Trump is correct that he is not being politically correct in his pronouncements -- at least in the conventional sense of that … [Read more...]
Mr. Islam column in the Huffington Post on Revitalizing Urban Neighborhood
Neighborhoods -- stepping stones or millstones? The choice is ours. Let's make it the right one for all of our American kids. Those were the closing lines for our blog on urban education which The Huffington Post ran on June 30, 2015. In that blog, and others posted throughout this year, we have highlighted the "crisis" conditions of many of our urban neighborhoods. Numerous studies released in 2015 reveal what David Leonhardt labeled the "neighborhood gap" in an article that he wrote for … [Read more...]
story from India Abroad on UP Ratna Award
Being There: Chauncey Gardiner. Being Here: Ben Carson.
In 1979, Peter Sellers played a fictional character, Chance the gardener (Chauncey Gardiner) in the best-selling movie, Being There. In 2015, Ben Carson, a brain surgeon - portraying himself - is a candidate for President of the United States of America in Being Here. Although one story is fact and the other is fiction, there are some interesting parallels in the tales being told. Sometimes art imitates life and sometimes it's the other way around. Because of its current nature and … [Read more...]
Story on NDTV, Economics Times and Press Trust of India and IANS on Indian American Frank Islam to get Uttar Pradesh Ratna Award
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) Frank Islam, a prominent Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his achievements and outstanding contributions as a son of Uttar Pradesh. The award will be given by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav at the inaugural UP Pravasi Diwas in Agra on January 4, according to a media release. The UP Ratna award has been instituted to recognize the achievements and outstanding contributions of NRIs who hail … [Read more...]