HARLEM, NY — MAY 12, 2025
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, Myrdith Leon-McCormack, founder of World Bride Magazine (WBM), presented the inaugural installment of the Legacy Ball of Harlem. The celebratory gala event was held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at a luxurious West 125th Street venue in the heart of the vibrant neighborhood the namesake event celebrated.
The message of the event was to highlight and celebrate the influence those hailing from this storied neighborhood have had on global art, music, and fashion. Resilience is central thread of the story of Harlem — once farmland, later home to migrants during the Great Migration, and eventually a beacon of Black excellence. This tradition of excellence continues to inspire the world today.
“The glamour and creativity of Harlem and the Harlem Renaissance inspired my desire to build a wedding business in the early 2000s, and later in 2006, a bridal magazine. I’m proud to celebrate how this iconic era continues to shape my vision and creativity,” states Myrdith Leon-McCormack. “It was an honor to be able to honor living legends who contribute to my success and that of our community.”…