Black History Month

By John Vomhof Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Lifestyle

15 Jan: These Black Leaders Are Helping Best Buy Thrive

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the significant contributions and achievements Black Americans have made — and continue to make — to our country, our communities and our company.

At Best Buy, we know that diversity matters year-round. That’s why we aim to build teams that reflect our communities across all parts of our business, including our stores, distribution centers and the corporate office.

This month, we’re highlighting three dynamic Black leaders who are helping drive Best Buy forward.

By Best Buy Technology

11 Feb: Buy a phone case, get a lesson in black history for free

Michael Pratt is an entrepreneur with a brain for business and a heart for history.

“I’ve spent time learning all of who I am and where I’ve come from” Michael said. “I take extreme pride in my background because I have knowledge of self, and that’s given me the confidence to take risks that have led to the successes I’ve enjoyed so far.”

Michael’s latest success comes from his new company, Pivet, which introduces different and sometimes never-before-seen tech products to store shelves.

By Jessica Moes Lifestyle

07 Feb: Building a culture of mentorship

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black people in America, past and present. This February, Best Buy is proud to highlight the central role its black employees, leaders and vendors play in writing the next chapter of the company, our communities and the tech industry.

Picture a summer afternoon in a park in Pittsburgh. Teens are playing basketball and baseball, hanging out on the grass and chatting. A young man is selling hotdogs to the crowd. Suddenly, there’s a buzz overhead.

By Best Buy Diversity and Inclusion Lifestyle

02 Feb: Blue Shirts share their motivation to show up and smile

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black people in America, past and present. This February, Best Buy is proud to highlight the central role its black employees, leaders and vendors play in writing the next chapter of the company, our communities and the tech industry.

Walk into the Best Buy store in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and there’s a good chance you’ll encounter the bright smiles of Kalif Ahmed and Amir Mussa – first-generation Americans, cousins and co-workers.

By John Vomhof Jr. Company News

08 Feb: Black History Month: Leaders make a difference at Best Buy, in tech industry

At Best Buy, we’re committed to embracing diversity and building a company that reflects our customers and the communities in which we serve.

In that spirit, we’re highlighting three black business leaders during Black History Month.

Here are their stories.

Temeka Penick: Leading in the community

Temeka Penick grew up in an impoverished West Oakland, California, neighborhood where violence and drugs were all too prevalent.

But she was determined to not let that define her. She focused on her education, did well in high school and went on to college.

Diversity and Inclusion Black History Month

By James Cheng Diversity and Inclusion Lifestyle

18 Feb: Black History Month Breakfast at Best Buy

In honor of Black History Month, Rosalind Chevreuil hosted a breakfast that encouraged meaningful conversation on the topic of diversity and inclusion at Best Buy.

This was a unique opportunity for the Retail Regional Vice Presidents, field leaders and Black Employee Resource Group members and other employees from across the company to learn more about each other’s roles at Best Buy and to talk about diversity and inclusion and the role it plays in our business.