Tim Cook Comes Out As Gay In Powerful Businessweek Essay

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Apple CEO Tim Cook came out as gay in a powerful essay for Bloomberg's Businessweek.

In the essay, published Thursday, Cook said that he has never denied being gay, but has not publicly discussed his sexuality 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.'

He described how his sexuality has given him an acute social perspective.

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 also given me the skin of a rhinoceros, which comes in handy when you're the CEO of Apple.

Head over to Businessweek to read Cook's full essay.