We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Dionne and Beth to The Standard.

We’re honoured to highlight another brilliant Black woman, Gabrielle Wright. An Associate with Blakes, Gabrielle had an unusual path to becoming a lawyer. She didn’t grow up dreaming of law. Instead, Gabrielle chose to become a registered nurse. As a first-generation post-secondary student, Gabrielle’s Jamaican roots inclined her towards a practical career, but after a few years, she wanted a new challenge.

Blakes official pro-bono counsel for the new non-profit focused on supporting Black women in marketing.

As we continue to forge a path for Black women, we are beyond excited to meet another rockstar in the making. Robin Esale joins The Standard as our new Treasurer and BOD member.

In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, we are pleased to highlight Courtnie Watson as our November Member Profile.

Today, The Standard was featured on Breakfast Television to talk about the organization’s mission and our new Founding Partners.

NBA & MLSE Sign On As Founding Partners Of New Non-Profit Dedicated To Elevating Black Canadian Women In Marketing

In celebration of our newest partnership with MLSE and NBA Canada, we are proud to recognize our October Member Profile - Alisha Smith.

We are so pleased to announce the amazing winners of the bluboho Raising the Standard Grant. We received so many great applications and nominations for the inaugural grant program supporting Black female entrepreneurs. As Black women are the fast growing demographic of entrepreneurs, we were so honoured to introduce this partnership with our collaborators bluboho that supports Black female business owners. The four winners were selected based on their ability to shine amongst so many other powerful business owners. With their strong and impactful missions and captivating content, these businesses blew us away!

The Standard and Bluboho have teamed up to offer four (4) $1,500 Grants through a contest to amazing Black women small business owners who are raising the standard and acting as trailblazers in their community.

RBC commits $100,000 to the new non-profit focused on supporting Black Women in Marketing

Suzanne Duncan on Being A Black Woman in Sports Marketing

Adjoa Atuahene for Bay Street Bull 30 Under 30

The Power of Female Athletes