Chatting with Pride’s international grand marshal

Victor J Mukasa on his lesbian identity

By Xtra • June 24, 2009 8:00 pm EDT

In this interview Pride Toronto’s international grand marshal Victor J Mukasa talks about why his lesbian identity is so important to him and why he isn’t planning on leaving it behind.

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