Pride Northwest

In continuation of our PrideScape series, “Made with Pride and Immigration,” where we are exploring some of the issues and how our immigrant siblings take PRIDE in community-building despite (and because of) the challenges they face. We also hope to continue sharing resources here on social media.

To keep up with this developing series and more, stay tuned to our PrideScape platforms.

KCD Entertainment LLC kicks off the BrandNu Project’s concert series with "A Vocal Monet," a profound vocal portrait of survival, endurance, and resilience.

KCD Entertainment, Kourtni Capree Duv, supported by Pride Northwest Inc., is thrilled to announce the start of a 2026-27 concert series, funded by a 2026 Metro Placemaking Grant. These grants are meant to “support community-led arts and cultural efforts that strengthen community resiliency in greater Portland,” and this concert series was one of thirty-two projects chosen from 115 applications. “A Vocal Monet” is the first concert in this series, taking place on June 14, 2026 at the Barrel Room, with doors opening at 5 PM.

Arietta Ward (Mz. Etta): A pillar of the Portland music scene. From the Waterfront Blues Festival to opening for Macy Gray, Arietta’s legendary versatility spans blues, jazz, and funk.

Saeeda Wright: A dynamic force who has shared the stage with Prince (New Power Generation) and the Oregon Symphony. Saeeda brings a world-class soulful presence and community heart.

Kourtni Capree Duv: Your emcee and the visionary behind KCD Entertainment. A Black Trans advocate and performing artist of 30 years, Kourtni is a legendary "Auntie" of the PNW scene and a founding member of Hot Chocolate PDX.

LGBTQIA2S+ people are everywhere and come from everywhere. There is no such thing as a town, a city, a country, a society anywhere, without q***r folx being part of it. This also means that there are no issues facing anyone, anywhere, that don't also impact our community. In an upcoming PrideScape blog series, “Made with Pride and Immigration,” we will be exploring some of these issues and how our immigrant siblings take PRIDE in community-building despite (and because of) the challenges they face. We hope to continue sharing resources here on social media. To keep up with this developing series and more, stay tuned to our PrideScape platforms: https://www.pridenw.org/pridescape