Amazon in Northampton marks Black History Month with celebration and reflection

Employees from Amazon in Northampton came together this week to celebrate Black History Month, recognising and honouring the contributions, culture and achievements of the Black community. 

The celebration formed part of Amazon’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, creating space for employees to learn, share stories and reflect together. The celebration was organised by employees who are part of Amazon’s Black Employee Network (BEN UK).  

Activities at the site included wearing red to raise awareness, giveaways and encouraging conversation and connection across teams. 

Ion Luncasu, an employee at Amazon in Northampton who took part in the event, said: 

“Being part of the Black History Month celebration at Amazon was really meaningful. It’s powerful to see our workplace embrace different cultures and experiences, and events like this remind us why representation matters. It was a brilliant day of learning, listening and celebrating together.” 

Mallikarjun Erasu, General Manager at Amazon in Northampton, added: 

“At Amazon, we’re proud to celebrate the diversity of our teams, and Black History Month is an important moment for us to reflect, recognise and come together. The engagement and enthusiasm we saw today speak to the strength of our community. It was inspiring to see so many colleagues take part and support one another.”