By Stephanie Miskin & Oprah FlashA graphic designer who set up a business at the age of 13 says she did so to make other young black girls feel "beautiful and represented".Her brand, Lo Designz, has gone on to achieve global recognition, with fashion giant Gap featuring one of her slogans on its T-shirts.Her designs - emblazoned on an array of items including mugs and T-shirts - show black women with different skin tones and hairstyles.
"Because I started at such a young age, people didn't take me seriously and even now, people still assume that it's my mum's business," she said. and in the aftermath, from accessing financial support to dealing with rising inflation and energy bills. "I know that we don't get enough recognition, support and investments so having a place like this to celebrate and promote is amazing," said Asha Osman, 23, at a Black Pound Day market in Aston.