Vernon Odom facts for kids
Vernon Odom (born September 16, 1948) is a retired TV news reporter from Philadelphia. He was known for his work on local television, bringing important stories to people's homes.
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Early Life and Learning
Vernon Odom is the son of Vernon Odom Sr. and Sadie Harvey Odom. He also has a sister named Maida Cassandra Odom. She is also a journalist and teaches at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Vernon Odom went to Morehouse College. There, he studied sociology, which is about how people live in groups, and political science, which is about how governments work. After that, he continued his studies at Columbia University.
His Career in News
Vernon Odom started working at WPVI-TV in Philadelphia on May 17, 1976. For many years, he covered lots of big news stories.
Major Stories He Covered
He reported on many important events, like Presidential debates. These are when people running for president talk about their ideas. He also covered a big event in Philadelphia's history in 1985.
Hosting "Visions"
Vernon Odom also hosted a weekly show called "Visions." This show looked at life in the city of Philadelphia. It helped people understand different parts of urban life.
Awards and Retirement
In November 2004, Vernon Odom was honored. He was added to the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. This is a special group for people who have done great work in broadcasting.
He retired from 6 ABC, the TV station, in 2019. Now, he teaches as a visiting professor at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
