
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently wrote a letter to Bloomberg Businessweek, which revealed that Cook decided to announce that he is “proud to be gay” to the public. It noted that his choice to finally announce his sexual orientation was “not easy” and was a difficult decision. Cook stated that he was open about it between colleagues and friends for years now but to announce it publicly was another story. He decided to do so though, because he wanted to “bring comfort to anyone who feels alone" and to "inspire people to insist on their equality." Cook stated:
While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven't publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me. Being gay has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the minority and provided a window into the challenges that people in other minority groups deal with every day.
It's made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It's been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry.
It's made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It's been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry.
Source: Bloomberg
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