Tim Cook speaks against gender discrimination

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks up against gender discrimination in the workplace and what can be done to ensure equality. Cook made the remarks after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Auburn University in a ceremony held at the United Nations. The Alabama native recounted how he witnessed aggressive acts of hatred against minorities. He also said Apple’s innovative technologies help pave the way for a more open-minded society. The company supports the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that protects employees from prejudice against their sexual orientation or gender identity. Cook is openly gay. In his speech, he challenged the audience, “If you believe as I do, push with all your might to influence your representatives to vote against discrimination. Never allow the majority to limit the rights of the minority.”

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