The year 2014 was running when Tim Cook decided to open his private life to the public for a few moments via Bloomberg to confirm your homosexuality in favor of those in the US who still suffer the feared bullying in schools, jobs and in one's own family.
In his statements, the CEO of Apple stated that does not consider himself an activist, but recognize how much you have been able to benefit from the huge effort made by the LGTB community in favor of equality and integration in society. After the incident in Orlando (Florida) Tim Cook speaks again.
Although I have never denied my sexuality, I have not made it known publicly either. So I'll be clear: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay to be one of the greatest gifts God has given me.
This is how the CEO of Apple spoke in 2014 about his private life, acknowledging that he had not made an "official out of the closet", and assuring that he did not consider it necessary to have it until he felt the responsibility to support the collective publicly.
Tim Cook's support for the LGTB community
Last weekend, the history of the United States was once again hit by the injustice of social imbalance. A 29-year-old armed man He joined a prestigious club in the city killing 50 people and leaving more than 53 injured.
This attack has been classified by the government as worst multiple shooting on record in the history of the country, and the president Barak Obama has spoken to describe the massacre as "an act of terrorism and hatred«.
The traditional positioning of Apple with its fellow Americans and the country unit have led Tim Cook to show his support to the LGTB community from the company. This is how we check it in su official Twitter account.
Our hearts go out to the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in #Orlando, their families and all who grieved with them.
- Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 12th, 2016
Once more the intolerance makes the most shocking headlines around the world. We hope that with the support of large companies, social organizations and citizen tolerance, the confrontations for irrelevant causes cease.
