Young Black Women in Toronto High Schools: Portraits of Family, School and Community Involvement in Developing Goals and AspirationsThis research fills the gaps in the literature surrounding the career aspirations of Black female high school students in Canada. The literature surrounds five key factors regarding career aspirations, educational programs that help young Black females to succeed in high school, the portrayal of Black women in the media and the history of Black women and work. The conceptual framework is based on four key concepts of spirit, motivation, self esteem