Hot Chocolate PDX

01/28/2025

Hot Chocolate PDX

RE: Cease and Desist Request by Hot Chocolate PDX

To Whom It May Concern, "BlackSperience"

My name is Kourtni Capree Duv, Founding Member of Hot Chocolate PDX and I am requesting very politely and respectfully that Darcelle XV Showplace, BlackSperience and any of its cast members, associates there within, specifically; Poison Marie Waters, Maria Peters Lake, Alexis Campbell Starr, including Nay Nay Leakes Cartier immediately STOP referencing Hot Chocolate PDX on television, in social media posts or continuing to use the name or any of our images, logo or likeness.

It is very clear that the decisive decision to mention Hot Chocolate PDX on KOIN 6 news today January 28th 2025 was an advantageous opportunity to play on show advertisement for their FIRST show called BlackSperience which is not in any way related or associated with Hot Chocolate PDX. As detailed in their own words!
Below is a statement from Alexis Campbell Starr, Maria Peters Lake and Poison Marie Waters and I would ask that they ALL adhere to what they posted publicly or else Hot Chocolate PDX LLC shall proceed legally.

Thank You
Have great first BlackSperience creating something NEW and FRESH!

Kourtni Capree DuvFounding Member of Hot Chocolate PDX
"Founding members of Hot Chocolate PDX (February 2011- February 2024) Poison Waters, Maria Peters Lake and Alexis Campbell Starr would like to thank the Community for 14 years of love and support. We have made the decision to disband our group and its historic and successful run. As we move forward individually, we want to clarify that anything bearing the name Hot Chocolate PDX henceforth is not associated with us. We appreciate your understanding and support in respecting our legacy and the journey we've traveled together.Big thanks to Darcelle XV Showplace for being our home all these years. : Eric Sellers"
Poison Water

01/22/2025

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01/16/2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-chocolate-pdx-2025-tickets-1061525755109?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Hot Chocolate PDX Brunch Show is a BrandNu Entertainment Experience Showcasing Black Drag Artists in Portland! Come Enjoy Yourself a Cup!!!

01/16/2025

Hot Chocolate PDX
The Creme of the Crop
Celebrating 15 years of Black Drag
Continuing the Legacy of Black Excellence

Our FIRST show of 2025 will be held at Alberta Street Pub

Hot Chocolate PDX
Presents...
Chocolate Dipped
Brunch Show
Door at 11am
Show at 12noon

PLUS... DJ Michael Morris is in the building! We love our favorite DJ cuz we go way back!
As we close out Black History Month come join us on the last Saturday of February!

USE DISCOUNT CODE: for $5 off of GA tickets!
VIP TICKETS are available!

Hot Chocolate PDX:
T’Kara Campbell Starr a native of Portland is a da*zling diva who loves to slay! A former LaFemme Magnifique International 2018 the most glamours female impersonator in the world, she is also Rose Empress 63, which is apart of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court, Oregons oldest LGBTQIA nonprofit organization. No matter if it's dancing the house down, acting on stage with Triangle Productions, singing, walking New York fashion or raising money for charity this queen is a jack of all trades and can do it all! This STARR can be found many places around town or performing internationally. The Black Diamond Empress, Rose Empress 63 T’Kara Campbell Starr.

Ash Reigns Mercury is the singing dancing king of Vancouver. A proud member of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Raintree, having served as Gay Vancouver 2022-2023 and Imperial Prince 47, Ash loves to serve his community. Whether you see him at the bar, brunch, or community event; you can catch him with a smile on his face and ready to cut a rug.

Cruz Daniels is the reigning Mx. Gay Pride! As Mx. Gay Pride 2024, Cruz is dedicated to building strong, meaningful relationships and fostering a genuine sense of community. They believe that your pride is our strength, celebrating the immense beauty in the diversity we all bring and the unique paths we walk. Together, we are unstoppable!

Amora Namor (Nahmore) formerly known as Amora Dior Black is a former Lafemme Magnifique International and has held many other international and local pageant titles. Amora is born and raised in Seattle. She has returned to the PNW from Las Vegas and Phoenix as the warrior queen!!!

Kourtni Capree
Lady D.U.V.
The Baddest ButchQUEENnDRAG MC
is LaFemme Magnifique International 2012, Miss NW Fierce 2015, Miss Sweetheart XXIII, a former Darcelle XV Showgirl, Founding Member of Hot Chocolate PDX and Producer of BrandNu Project under KCD Entertainment LLC.

www.KourtniCapree.com

DJ Michael Morris one of the best if not thee best spinners of R&B jams, classic mixes with a cold a*z TV screen and set up unlike any other. He was the main DJ to the Black Drag shows that started in Portland, Oregon. We go way back Queens of the Night!

01/09/2025

It's Hot Chocolate PDX

WE have NOT disbanded but in fact rebranded!
The Creme of the Crop
Celebrating 15 years
Continuing the Legacy of Black Drag In PDX

In 2024 Hot Chocolate PDX has been on the main stage at the Pride Northwest Festival, the Portland Timbers Pride night, and Slaughters Portland Block Party! We had a successful year!

This new year brings us much more visibility and opportunity to share Black Drag History to ALL who enjoy Hot Chocolate PDX.

Our FIRST show of 2025 will be held at Alberta Street Pub
February 22nd. But get into THIS...

Hot Chocolate PDX
Presents...
Chocolate Dipped
Brunch Show
Door at 11am
Show at 12noon

PLUS... DJ Michael Morris is in the building! We love our favorite DJ cuz we go way back!

As we close out Black History Month come join us on the last Saturday of February!

USE DISCOUNT CODE: Demand Drag for $5 off of GA tickets!

VIP TICKETS are available!

JOIN THE MAILING LIST for your chance to earn
(LINK in COMMENTS)


GA TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-chocolate-pdx-2025-tickets-1061525755109?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

https://youtu.be/bWJPM0xtk2k

Hot Chocolate PDX took the remaining scarce crowd from outside the Block Party to inside the club so that they could enjoy a fantabulous show! The crowd tip'...

11/13/2024

Our Hot Chocolate PDX sister Miss Chevelle Brooks will be having a conversation with Miss Renaissance Opulence / Miss Duval Plus Triniti Black tonight in a few minutes!

We love our sister and cant wait to tune in!

10/31/2024

If you would like to get to know me better please go to my website.

I would love to share with you a part of me that many do not get to see or experience.

Instead of believing whatever you might have heard... follow me and get to know what I am all about. Second hand tea is always cold and lacks sweetness!

www.KourtniCapree.com

10/31/2024

We ALL will get OLDer!

Its imperative that you be mindful that many may not make it to 40 years old. I come from the era when Black Men (gay men too) would not make it past the age of 25! Be it drugs gangs or disease... please take care of yourself.

Dont be so quick to shade the old people. One day you are gonna need a young person to take care of you. One day you will be in the same spot some old bitter folx are in. Dont become that OLD person.

Many talk ill of the old folx but many never make it past 35 years old. Black whyte or other... from drugs disease or domestic violence.

To the old entitled folx... count your days - be kind to those who have not been blessed with grace and mercy.
As long as you have breath you have an opportunity to change and grow. If there are 75 year olds getting degrees then sweet pumpkin you cant stay complacent grumpy bitter and in your own way. No legacy can continue if you do not embrace CHANGE. YOU will stay the same if you do not allow a new and fresh way of life to enter your space. No need to control or manipulate anyone - simply share your experiences and allow the young to take bits and pieces from your journey and apply those life lessons to their own journey.

For those seeking validation from the people you serve.... I pray you seek grace and mercy from your creator! You were given gift - you are blessed and highly favored. Be content in knowing that your calling is something that no one else was called to do - the way you do it.

CHANGE cannot happen until we have GROWN UP!
You are NOT grown until you have CHANGED!

Your growth will tell all that you have changed! Some folx get OLD and NEVER change! Some young folx cant grow cuz they wont CHANGE!

10/29/2024

it's TruthfulTuesday

It's going down with the one and only
Stasha Sanchez

09/25/2024

its TruthfulTuesday

Thank You:

Portland Pride Pride Northwest
Visibility, Celebration and Education

You allowed to flourish.
Ian Daniel Morton and Debra Porta
Thank you so much

Black GLBTQ pioneers of Portland Oregon were honored and celebrated. By them sharing their stories and experiences it has contributed to the fabric of this community. Thank you for helping us highlight the honorees and showcase Black Entertainment in such a way as this.

Demand Drag Henry Felton
None of this would have happened without YOU! From the words of our out of town guest emcee. "The highlight of the trip was HENRY"!!!

Thank you for pushing me and believing in my gifts. They have literally made room for me. For US! Just looking back - its been almost an entire year of collaboration.

Pride NW is very lucky to have you a part of their team. You have been allowed to show and prove who you are and what you can do for the organization and the community if given a seat at the table and permitted to enter thru the gates! Remember everybody will not react the way that you do and thats ok... you be content with standing ten toes down in the paint on your stance on things that impact the community. You are RUSTINA!!!

Alberta Street Pub
The Staff - omg!

Special Shout Out to David... great service! Loved your vibe.
Thank you Jax for your transparency.
Noah - thank you for all of your support and assistance. Awesome tech-man.

Remel Young Thank you for your support and willingness to be of service. I look forward to working with you in the future. I love you.

Mista Tyrone, Kassandra and Monica - thank you for taking a chance on us without knowing what we could do. Your venue was the perfect place for what we had planned. Hopefully we can do something again real soon.

Thank you Lara A Klingeman for your contribution. I truly appreciate you and I am glad I ran into you at the Pub! I have continually stated that THIS project happened so organically and from genuine interactions. A love for community projects is what I felt from meeting you. We have been running into each other often so I know that this was meant for us to connect.

DJ QueerCub My my my - I mean I have to give credit to where credit is due. You are FUN to work with. You are on top of what you do and are extremely efficient. From working with you on the North side stage at the Pride Festival to Black Magic and THIS... chyle you are the ticket! I appreciate you!

To our honorees:

Bobby Fouther Art
You allowed me space to grieve and regroup during a difficult time of my life which allowed me to get to this point of honoring you for all that you have done! Thank you for your teachings, words of wisdom and constant encouragement and support.

Renee Ward
I am forever grateful for your contributions and allowing God to use your gifts to gather his children - all of his children

Geeta Lewis
Your presence meant a lot. You pushed thru for us and I wont ever forget that! xoxo

Christopher Michael McMurry
I forgot about my shirt
You have always been on my radar - your art! your music! I see you!

Lawanda Jackson (Auntie - be on the look out in the mail)
The late night calls and morning reaffirmations - the str8 forward talks Thank you for being an open book. Thank you for being willing to TEACH EDUCATE and INSPIRE those that come after you.
Everything you have taught me I try to pour into others the best way I can. You paved the way for me in ways no one else has.

Thank you for allowing us to honor you!

TO OUR CATERERS:
Cupcake / Chris Smith
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085663220888
That m***a f*ckN meal was slapN

Community Support:
James Tolson I lit up when I saw you come thru the building! Your presence made me so happy. Thank you dawling.

- my heart was filled to have you in the building
Coco Jem Holiday Huge thank you for your support - from the KGW8 moment to Black Magic to Juneteenth... I f*ck with you!

Isaiah EsquireJohnny Nuriel

Callie's Custom Hat Wigs Chyle I was so so so happy you came thru! We love you and look forward to working with you soon diva!

Travis Nelson You are a cool a*z brutha! Mad love and respect for you! Thank you for what you do for our community! Thank you for following little ole' me!

Empress T'Kara Campbell Starr and Emperor Arcadian Campbell Starr THANK YOU for your support! Yall showing up and celebrating with us - wow - I love yall

Jataune Hall /
Thank you for asking me to share just a little bit. It touched a couple folx. I look forward to connecting with you diva!

:
sousòl kann
Tim Phillips and Dique Scott
Service was A1! The food was jamN on the one! The skewers (juicy and tender) and ribs (tender and seasoned) were my favorite and the pickled salad chyle... so good! The fact that yall had non alcoholic drinks that were the bomb - that sealed the deal for me! The accommodations your employees made so that my out of town celebrity guest could have a great 1st time experience in the city of roses. I truly appreciate you. Thank you very much!

ONE FOR THE ROAD Cast:

wow - yall showed out for the people

Riley Burrows
FIERCE - sickNing mix - we loved you on TruthfulTuesday Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Navouny Swanson
Is it a crime to be that gorgeous? Chyle you serve the children puss khunt tuna!

Lala Benét chyle - you betta come on thru diva diva. Thank you for joining us

Dominic Amora Black NIECE thank you for always coming thru for auntie. I love you and have mad respect for you. Talented and kind. A pleasure to work with.

Cruz Daniels Pride NW has the best representation!!! You are everything. Love your ability to tell a story thru your performance. The music selection was very fitting for the occasion! Mx Pride 2024 it was an honor to have you! Proud of you!

Saeeda Wright-Amartey My Bestie - thank you supporting me and loving me. This was like memory lane for us cackling over Miss Sophia!

Miss Sophia Mcintosh the greatest emcee EVER! Top notch. You coming here had me discovering new places in my own city! I thank you for your words of wisdom, encouragement and support. The Stars Of The Century has the best emcee a show could ever be blessed with! We look forward to your extended stay along with your TWIN Miss Continental. LOL

Miss Sophia - You touched so many people here in my city with your comedy and infectious laughter. You are a triple threat... them vocalz... your ability to read a room... not just READ but observe and take note of your surroundings. Thank you for capturing your time here. We were able to see ourselves thru your lenses/photos/videos. I will talk to the PDX Airport about having a train es**rt the elderly to and from the terminals and baggage claim lol


*Sh*tney Houston/Josh and Partner
*Ms. Thompson

Your donations were very much appreciated and on behalf of Black Rainbow / Pride NW we thank you!

Photo Credit: The Real Miss Sophia

09/23/2024

Overjoyed...

I am at a loss for words but THANK YOU for your support.

09/19/2024

Drag Is A Business

09/19/2024

ONE FOR THE ROAD
Yall don't wanna miss this

CLICK THE LINK

09/19/2024

Ask and you shall receive. I was afraid 😨 to ask.
Don't allow fear to stop you from reaching your goals. Give thanks for answered prayers 🙏

09/19/2024

Im overjoyed. This is an awesome day. So much is happening. I feel proud of myself.

THANK YOU 4 YOUR SUPPORT

09/19/2024

its TruthfulTuesday

For those Oregonians who like to travel to have fun I know without a doubt that THIS is where you wanna be in Houston Texas.

Studio13 is having a reunion and everyone is invited to experience this fantabulous time with some of my favorite entertainers

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