Celebrate Black
We celebrate our Black associates.
Black is remarkable.
Honouring our differences makes us thrive as a team. We embrace people from all backgrounds and foster an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to feel welcome and heard. And it’s easy to start as an associate and build a career because we also provide leadership, support, and space for all associates to contribute ideas to help improve our workspaces.
Connect with the Black Employee Network
Amazon has multiple affinity groups, which bring Amazon employees together across businesses and locations around the world. The mission of Amazon’s Black Employee Network (BEN) is to recruit, retain, and empower Black employees. BEN connects members with mentors and provides career and personal development workshops so our associates can continue to grow.
Meet MJ, a successful Amazon Associate
MJ started her career at Amazon after she moved from France in 2019. Despite facing the challenges of the pandemic as well as a language barrier, MJ resonated well with Amazon’s hiring process and started as a Warehouse Associate.
By reading lips and using translation technology, she was able to enhance her English skills and was eventually able to join the PxT team as an HR partner. She has been successful ensuring that her team has the necessary resources to complete their work as well as providing support to senior leaders.
MJ has an amazing ability to speak five languages, due to her curiosity and genuine interest in understanding diverse cultures. She also recognizes the positive influence of black culture, instilling in her the strength to appreciate every small achievement in her life. She shares her experience in the hope that it helps others to achieve their goals.
By reading lips and using translation technology, she was able to enhance her English skills and was eventually able to join the PxT team as an HR partner. She has been successful ensuring that her team has the necessary resources to complete their work as well as providing support to senior leaders.
MJ has an amazing ability to speak five languages, due to her curiosity and genuine interest in understanding diverse cultures. She also recognizes the positive influence of black culture, instilling in her the strength to appreciate every small achievement in her life. She shares her experience in the hope that it helps others to achieve their goals.
How has Black culture influenced you at Amazon?
Embracing Black culture is meaningful to me, symbolizing resilience, strength, and power. It reminds me that I've worked hard to deserve recognition and celebration for these moments.
– MJ, HR Partner Associate
Our associates create the culture that guides us. Black is impactful.
We are proud to be acknowledged for our diversity efforts, and it’s all thanks to the inspiration we get from our associates. We strive to create the best work environment possible, and will continue to improve along with our growing culture. Recent awards we received in support of our diverse workforce include:
LinkedIn Talent Awards
U.S. Edition: Diversity Champion Winner, 2022
U.S. Edition: Diversity Champion Winner, 2022
Our impact goes beyond culture
If you’re interested in learning more about what it’s like to work at Amazon, visit our Why Amazon page.
Meet the Artist: Hust Wilson
We are excited to be collaborating with Johannesburg Art Director and Designer, Hust Wilson, to create custom illustrations for Black History Month.