About Agnosia
Agnosia: Luminous Darkness
"Luminous darkness" is a paradoxical concept that explores the idea that darkness can be a source of light, insight, and wisdom, rather than simply its absence. It challenges the traditional view of darkness as purely negative or the opposite of light.
Just as embracing difficult experiences can lead to profound growth, our marketplace embraces and elevates businesses that have historically faced barriers, bringing their light and brilliance to the forefront.
Supporting Black Excellence
Empowering communities through commerce
Our Mission
Agnosia was founded with a clear mission: to create an online marketplace that celebrates, promotes, and empowers Black-owned businesses. We believe in the power of economic opportunity to transform communities and build generational wealth.
Our platform connects conscious consumers with quality products from verified Black entrepreneurs and artisans. Every purchase made through Agnosia directly supports these businesses and contributes to closing the racial wealth gap.
Our Story
Founded in 2023 by a team of Black entrepreneurs and tech professionals, Agnosia was born from the recognition that despite the incredible talent and innovation within Black communities, many businesses struggle to gain visibility and access to broader markets.
What began as a small directory of local Black-owned businesses has grown into a comprehensive e-commerce platform featuring hundreds of vendors across multiple categories. Our growth has been driven by our community's support and our unwavering commitment to our founding principles.
Our Values
Community
We believe in the power of community to drive change. Our platform is built to foster connections between vendors and customers who share our vision.
Quality
We maintain high standards for the products on our platform, ensuring customers receive exceptional value while supporting Black businesses.
Transparency
We operate with integrity and openness, from our vendor verification process to our business practices and customer communications.
Our Impact
Since our launch, Agnosia has:
- Helped over 500 Black-owned businesses increase their online sales
- Facilitated more than $2 million in transactions
- Created a community of 50,000+ conscious consumers
- Provided business development resources to emerging entrepreneurs
- Reinvested 5% of our profits into Black community initiatives
Join Our Movement
Whether you're a consumer looking to support Black businesses or an entrepreneur ready to reach new customers, there's a place for you in our community.
