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Each June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month. This commemorative month serves several purposes: to remember the struggles and challenges those who identify as LGBTQ+ have endured, and to celebrate the victories they have achieved. Throughout Pride Month, we recognize the impact LGBTQ+ individuals, advocates and allies have made on U.S. history and around the globe. In celebration of Pride Month, traditionally there are month-long celebrations and in-person gatherings that take place across the nation, including pride parades, marches, parties, concerts, workshops and symposiums. During this month, we recognize the challenges the LGBTQ+ community has faced to battle both discrimination and hate crimes, as well as fight for the right to marry, start families exist in their own right. The goal of Pride Month is to continue to raise awareness, support the LGBTQ+ community and encourage inclusiveness.
Each June, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month. This commemorative month serves several purposes: to remember the struggles and challenges those who identify as LGBTQ+ have endured, and to celebrate the victories they have achieved. Throughout Pride Month, we recognize the impact LGBTQ+ individuals, advocates and allies have made on U.S. history and around the globe. In celebration of Pride Month, traditionally there are month-long celebrations and in-person gatherings that take place across the nation, including pride parades, marches, parties, concerts, workshops and symposiums. During this month, we recognize the challenges the LGBTQ+ community has faced to battle both discrimination and hate crimes, as well as fight for the right to marry, start families exist in their own right. The goal of Pride Month is to continue to raise awareness, support the LGBTQ+ community and encourage inclusiveness.
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Muqtadaa Miandara, Digital Testing and Tagging Specialist Muqtadaa graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) with a bachelor’s degree in Art and Technology, with a focus in User Experience Design and Research. He began his career with Rent-A-Center in February 2021 and feels fortunate to work at such a successful, growing company." Muqtadaa discusses the significance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in his life: "As a Muslim American of Pakistani descent, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to spotlight the very real struggles of what is often considered a model minority. I feel I have a responsibility to represent myself, and my heritage, in a society where hate has gained a terrifying platform. My hope is to live as a man of character and honor, and to let that speak for itself against those who choose fear and anger over love and community."
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Muqtadaa Miandara, Digital Testing and Tagging Specialist Muqtadaa graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) with a bachelor’s degree in Art and Technology, with a focus in User Experience Design and Research. He began his career with Rent-A-Center in February 2021 and feels fortunate to work at such a successful, growing company." Muqtadaa discusses the significance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in his life: "As a Muslim American of Pakistani descent, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is an opportunity to spotlight the very real struggles of what is often considered a model minority. I feel I have a responsibility to represent myself, and my heritage, in a society where hate has gained a terrifying platform. My hope is to live as a man of character and honor, and to let that speak for itself against those who choose fear and anger over love and community."
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Manan Parikh, Manager of Finance Manan Parikh comes from a long line of Indian heritage. His parents are both from Ahmedabad, India; however, Manan is a first-generation American citizen, born and raised in Houston. Manan attended the University of Houston and received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance. Following graduation, he went on to earn a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University. “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, for me, means recognizing the contributions and achievements Asian Americans have made in the United States, and recognizing that diversity in the United States is what has made this country so successful,” Manan said. Manan feels fortunate to work for a company that values diversity and supports its coworkers from different walks of life. “For me, Rent-A-Center supporting APAHM means the company values its Asian American and Pacific Islander coworkers and the success we bring to the organization, from a fina
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Manan Parikh, Manager of Finance Manan Parikh comes from a long line of Indian heritage. His parents are both from Ahmedabad, India; however, Manan is a first-generation American citizen, born and raised in Houston. Manan attended the University of Houston and received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance. Following graduation, he went on to earn a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University. “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, for me, means recognizing the contributions and achievements Asian Americans have made in the United States, and recognizing that diversity in the United States is what has made this country so successful,” Manan said. Manan feels fortunate to work for a company that values diversity and supports its coworkers from different walks of life. “For me, Rent-A-Center supporting APAHM means the company values its Asian American and Pacific Islander coworkers and the success we bring to the organization, from a fina
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Sherry Li, Business Analyst (Preferred Lease) Sherry Li was born and raised in China. She earned a bachelor’s degree while living there, but later moved to Dallas to pursue a master’s degree in Business Analytics from the University of Texas at Dallas. Sherry is a Business Analyst within the Preferred Lease line of business, and she is responsible for developing streamlined reports to ensure key trends are captured, and conducting analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of different product strategies. “I love my team and the work we do. There is a great deal of support, and plenty of opportunities for growth,” Sherry said. She feels both her coworkers and RAC leadership treat her equally and respectfully. “The Asian community is facing unprecedented threats from skyrocketing hate crimes in this country; however, raising awareness around the issue and having the determination to make our workplace better makes me feel valued within the organization.
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Sherry Li, Business Analyst (Preferred Lease) Sherry Li was born and raised in China. She earned a bachelor’s degree while living there, but later moved to Dallas to pursue a master’s degree in Business Analytics from the University of Texas at Dallas. Sherry is a Business Analyst within the Preferred Lease line of business, and she is responsible for developing streamlined reports to ensure key trends are captured, and conducting analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of different product strategies. “I love my team and the work we do. There is a great deal of support, and plenty of opportunities for growth,” Sherry said. She feels both her coworkers and RAC leadership treat her equally and respectfully. “The Asian community is facing unprecedented threats from skyrocketing hate crimes in this country; however, raising awareness around the issue and having the determination to make our workplace better makes me feel valued within the organization.
We are excited to share that we have partnered with “Military Makeover with Montel”—a Lifetime Network television series that offers a helping hand to military families and their loved ones. Veterans, both from our internal and external RAC family, inspire us each day. We greatly respect the sacrifices that military veterans have made for our country, and hold them, and their families, in high regard. Many of our customers are veterans, and we are proud to serve those who have served our country. At RAC, we work every day to improve the quality of life for our customers and coworkers, so when the opportunity arose, we were honored to participate. Tune into “Military Makeover with Montel,” airing on Lifetime TV at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT these days: Episode 1 – Friday, May 21 & Thursday, May 27 Episode 2 – Friday, May 28 & Thursday, June 3 (RAC Featured!) Episode 3 – Friday, June 4 & Thursday, June 10 Episode 4 – Friday, June 11 & Thursday, June 17 Episode 5 – Friday, June 18 & Thursday, June 24 (RAC Featured!) Make sure to set your DVRs!
Rent-A-Center Joins Forces with Military Makeover with Montel
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Hollie Bai, Manager of Digital Analytics Hollie is originally from China, first visited the U.S. in 2014 through a summer exchange program. She enjoyed her time so much, she later moved to the U.S. in 2016 to pursue her ultimate goal—to earn a master’s degree in Business Management from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. Since joining Rent-A-Center in 2019, Hollie has been promoted twice and is now Manager of Digital Analytics. “I’ve been at Rent-A-Center for two years, and truly appreciate that RAC promotes gender equality and racial diversity. Most recently, RAC has invited Asian American coworkers to talk about their experiences, which really encourages me and shows me that Rent-A-Center really values its diverse coworkers,” Hollie said. #racareers #rentacenter #diversity #culture
Spotlight: APAHM (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) – Hollie Bai, Manager of Digital Analytics Hollie is originally from China, first visited the U.S. in 2014 through a summer exchange program. She enjoyed her time so much, she later moved to the U.S. in 2016 to pursue her ultimate goal—to earn a master’s degree in Business Management from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. Since joining Rent-A-Center in 2019, Hollie has been promoted twice and is now Manager of Digital Analytics. “I’ve been at Rent-A-Center for two years, and truly appreciate that RAC promotes gender equality and racial diversity. Most recently, RAC has invited Asian American coworkers to talk about their experiences, which really encourages me and shows me that Rent-A-Center really values its diverse coworkers,” Hollie said. #racareers #rentacenter #diversity #culture
Join a Winning Culture Team! Please visit our career page for more jobs: https://raccareers.com/ Here are the 5 jobs posted below: https://lnkd.in/g_nSZys #racareers #rentacenter #jobs #nowhiring
Join a Winning Culture Team! Please visit our career page for more jobs: https://raccareers.com/ Here are the 5 jobs posted below: https://lnkd.in/g_nSZys #racareers #rentacenter #jobs #nowhiring
Paul Schell’s career spans an impressive list of consumer finance companies, including Synchrony Financial, GE Capital, Monogram Credit Services, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank One. As these companies evolved through acquisitions, spin-offs, and joint ventures, he continued with each new organization and assumed increasingly significant consumer finance roles. He is recognized for generating sales and profit growth at these companies and for their client partners in the retail home brands, consumer electronics, and furniture industries. Welcome to the RAC family, Paul! We are excited to have you. #rentacenter #racareers #leadership
Paul Schell’s career spans an impressive list of consumer finance companies, including Synchrony Financial, GE Capital, Monogram Credit Services, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank One. As these companies evolved through acquisitions, spin-offs, and joint ventures, he continued with each new organization and assumed increasingly significant consumer finance roles. He is recognized for generating sales and profit growth at these companies and for their client partners in the retail home brands, consumer electronics, and furniture industries. Welcome to the RAC family, Paul! We are excited to have you. #rentacenter #racareers #leadership
Facts about Cinco de Mayo: It is not Mexico's Independence Day. · Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico gaining independence as a country, similar to Independence Day in the U.S. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Their Independence Day is actually celebrated on September 16. Mexico was the underdog in the Battle of Puebla. · The Battle of Puebla was part of the Franco-Mexican War. One of the reasons it's so significant is because the French army was much larger and more prepared than the Mexican army. They had more weaponry and men at their disposal, but the French still lost the battle to Mexico (though they did eventually win the war). Mexican President Benito Juárez made it a holiday. · The anniversary of the Battle of Puebla was declared a national holiday referred to as “Battle of Puebla Day” or “Battle of Cinco de Mayo” by President Benito Juárez on May 9, 1862. However, it's no longer considered a national holiday in Mexico.
Facts about Cinco de Mayo: It is not Mexico's Independence Day. · Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico gaining independence as a country, similar to Independence Day in the U.S. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Their Independence Day is actually celebrated on September 16. Mexico was the underdog in the Battle of Puebla. · The Battle of Puebla was part of the Franco-Mexican War. One of the reasons it's so significant is because the French army was much larger and more prepared than the Mexican army. They had more weaponry and men at their disposal, but the French still lost the battle to Mexico (though they did eventually win the war). Mexican President Benito Juárez made it a holiday. · The anniversary of the Battle of Puebla was declared a national holiday referred to as “Battle of Puebla Day” or “Battle of Cinco de Mayo” by President Benito Juárez on May 9, 1862. However, it's no longer considered a national holiday in Mexico.
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), an annual celebration to honor the achievements and contributions Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Desi (people of South Asian descent, including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan) have made to American history, society and culture. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders maintain a rich heritage spanning thousands of years. Their efforts have shaped both U.S. history and society, through contributions to so many areas, including business, literature, infrastructure, politics and culture. With over 24 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States, their impact continues to grow. Let’s continue moving forward on our journey to learn about each other and embrace historical and cultural perspectives. Rent-A-Center is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion for all our coworkers. Every year, we become a better company because of YOU. #APAHM #rentacenter #diversityandinclusion #culture
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), an annual celebration to honor the achievements and contributions Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Desi (people of South Asian descent, including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan) have made to American history, society and culture. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders maintain a rich heritage spanning thousands of years. Their efforts have shaped both U.S. history and society, through contributions to so many areas, including business, literature, infrastructure, politics and culture. With over 24 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States, their impact continues to grow. Let’s continue moving forward on our journey to learn about each other and embrace historical and cultural perspectives. Rent-A-Center is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion for all our coworkers. Every year, we become a better company because of YOU. #APAHM #rentacenter #diversityandinclusion #culture