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  "It is for all the marbles" $23 Billion and climbing By Stephen Weir Even though very little news has surfaced in the press about a forthcoming Black Action Lawsuit in Toronto on October 28, that doesn’t mean it isn’t huge. A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of Black Canadians working for the Public Service of Canada, and it’s for all the marbles—$23 billion worth and growing. “This lawsuit is seeking long-term solutions to permanently address systemic racism and discrimination in the Public Service of Canada,” explains Toronto lawyer Courtney Betty, the lead counsel for the Black class action lawsuit. The lawsuit addresses systemic racism in the Public Service of Canada, targeting self-identifying Black individuals who either applied for employment with the Public Service and were denied entry due to their race or those who were employed but denied promotions on the same grounds. This includes current employees as well as those w

Toronto fashanistas cheer long and loud for Patricia Jaggernauth It was a given that Patricia Jaggernauth would be back in the spotlight again. After resigning from TV station CP24 and taking the broadcaster to Canadian Human Rights Commission with claims of systemic racism, fans of the popular Caribbean Canadian announcer took to social media to say they were in mourning. Well Toronto, you can put away your veils and black clothing Patricia is back and Howdy.    Last week the former weather announcer was on the cat walk looking anything but FAT dressed to the nine’s as a star model at the Fashion Art Toronto festival’s (FAT). “That moment (when I stepped out) was the celebration of a new chapter” she posted.”That moment was everything.” 30 fashion designers took part in this November’s FAT. For over ten years the fashion part cultural arts fete has presented the city's designers, creators and models with this multi-day happening. Held at the    Parkdale Hall on Queen Street West i