Best Buy Fiscal Year 2022 ESG Report | 50 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . For Manpreet “Mane” Singh, the Queens borough of New York City has always been home. In fact, he still lives in the same neighborhood as the small basement apartment where he grew up with his parents and two younger siblings. So, it was the highlight of his career when Best Buy named him the senior omnichannel general manager for the Queens market. In that role, he oversees three local stores and more than 400 employees. “It’s a proud thing for me. I was born and raised in this community,” he said. “My friends, my lunch ladies, teachers, coaches, mentors, neighbors all shop at these stores.” For this Best Buy leader, Diwali is an opportunity to share his culture, community. What makes it even better, though, is the opportunity he has to share his Indian culture — especially during Diwali, a five-day festival of lights. Celebrated by members of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths, it’s often commemorated with large gatherings filled with food, decorations and gifts. “When you’d come home from school or work there would be lamps everywhere and an aroma in the air from the food,” Mane said. “My mom and sister would be dressed up in Indian attire, and we’d have a nice meal together. Then we’d go to the temple to ask for blessings and a prosperous year ahead.” Mane makes sure he gives employees who celebrate the holiday time off to spend with family. Employees have asked him for tips on where to buy the best diva lamps, and they share meals together and talk about their culture. “This culture wasn’t talked about much growing up when we went to school or work,” Mane said. “It’s just so cool that now I’m in this position to help bring it to life and make it important so the next generation can feel comfortable and proud to celebrate it.”