Who is Vernon Odom?

A classmate of Martin Luther King Jr., Vernon L. Odom spent most of his life serving the city’s minority communities and encouraging racial harmony. As president of the Akron Urban League for nearly 30 years, Odom improved the lives of countless people through education, advocacy and mentoring.

Where is Vernon Odom now?

In November 2004, he was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. He retired from 6 ABC in 2019, and now works as a visiting professor at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Who is Leslie Odom Junior’s father?

Early life and education. Odom was born in Queens, New York City. His father, Leslie Lloyd Odom Sr., worked in sales. One of his maternal great-grandfathers was from South Africa, and a maternal great-great-grandfather was from Bridgetown, Barbados.

Who is Leslie Odom Jr related to Lamar Odom?

Actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr shares a last name with former NBA star Lamar Odom, but they are not related. Leslie Odom Jr is a 39-year-old New York City native who famously originated the role of Burr in the iconic hit Hamilton. He has been married to Nicolette Robinson since 2012.