The Gospel Truth Magazine April 2020 | Page 10

Bishop Victor T. Curry Celebrates 60 with Harlem Nights Soiree during WMBM’s 25th Anniversary Weekend n March 6th, 2020, the Hyatt Regency Downtown Mi- ami welcomed a sold-out elegant gathering of honored guests and community leaders celebrating Bishop Victor T. Curry’s 60th birthday. The event also served as the launch of Gospel AM1490’s 25th Anniversary yearlong celebra- tion where Bishop Curry serves as President and General Manager. The Harlem Nights Soiree featured a Ted Vernon specialty vehicle. A Red and Black with white trim 1920 Roadster Royal served as an evening show stopper along with the Orchestra styles of Melodious Vibrations who sang the Harlem themed tunes of James Brown as Bishop Curry joined the Celebration escorted by his three lovely daugh- ters Victoria, Veronica and Victory. Bishop’s “Angels” later delivered a moving tribute full of love and humor to their Dad and rolled out a stunning custom designed cake with crystals and sparklers taking the celebration to heightened excitement! The evening was dripped with elegance, glamour and en- tertainment, from Saxophonist Michael Emmanuel’s per- formance during the reception to an unending list of enter- tainers captivating the attention of 500 Guests throughout the evening. While candles twinkled in crystal studded candelabras over black and white table tops with hints of red accents and a royal red draped stage, an entourage of family, friends, community leaders, showered Bishop as he danced to old school tunes in a classic sea of 1920’s royalty. Broderick Rice’s Comedy Show garnished the din- ner hour and an Old School Gang Performance topped the evening as Bishop Curry was presented with an Honor- ary OSG Jacket as he joined them in the spotlight. Hosted by the illustrious Tamara G and WMBM’s DJ MJ with after party sounds of DJ Spencer, Bishop Victor T. Curry’s 60th Birthday Soiree stands out as this year’s top event with design and décor powered by TDG Events. The celebration continued March 8th, with Bishop’s Birth- day and the Anniversary of Gospel AM 1490 WMBM. Sun- day’s packed worship experience at New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral of Faith International included an inspi- rational praise, dance, and a powerful Word delivered by WMBM Interim Chair, Elder Kenneth A. Duke, Senior Pas- tor Teacher of the New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church. Well-wishes from the local, national and global community were shared including International Gospel Recording Art- ist Pastor Shirley Cesar, Attorney Ben Crump, Dr. Dorsey C. Miller, Jr., 35th Grand Basileus, Omega Psi Phi Frater- nity, Karla Hernandez-Mats, President United Teachers of Dade, Marleine Bastien, Executive Director FANM, Pastor John P. Kee, members, community partners, friends and family. A US Congressional recognition was presented to Bishop Curry by Mr. Jamal Ingram and Dr. Marcus Bright, on be- half of the Honorable Frederica S. Wilson of Florida’s 24th Congressional District and the 5000 Role Models of Excel-