More Than 1,000 Expected to Attend Trans-Unity Pride VI -"Gender Explosion," June 3-5 (check the website for details about the workshops, entertainment etc) Trans-Unity 2005 is the sixth annual substance free celebration for transgender, transsexual, gender-queer and cross-dressing individuals and all those who love them. More than 1,000 people attended Trans-Unity 2004! The free, weekend-long event includes entertainment, music, and refreshments, FREE transgender-sensitive HIV/STD screening, as well as workshops and discussion groups led by well-known advocates on topics such as political activism, healthcare access, substance abuse, career planning and youth issues. The producers of Trans-Unity Pride are the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, FTM Alliance Los Angeles, Inc. and the Unique Woman's Coalition. Friday, June 3 (6 p.m. – Midnight ); Saturday, June 4 ( 8 p.m. – Midnight); Sunday, June 5 (10 a.m. - Midnight) HIGHLIGHTS: June 3 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. -- Free Screening of "Southern Comfort" 8 p.m. – Midnight -- "Secrets of Survival Ball," ($5 donation) June 4 8 p.m. -- "Diva's for Dollars" fundraiser, hosted by Miss Southern California 2005 Melissa Raven June 5 7 p.m. -- 6th Annual "Siren Awards," hosted by Ms. Che'la Demuir L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 (One block east of Highland , just north of Santa Monica Blvd.) COST: Free! MORE INFO: Farina Dary at 323-860-7394