business executive to publicly acknowledge that he’s gay. The 53-year-old successor to Steve Jobs made the announcement in an essay published Thursday by Bloomberg Businessweek. But advocates say that given Apple’s immense reach and visibility, his coming-out could help change attitudes in workplaces across America. NEW YORK (AP) - Apple CEO Tim Cook’s declaration that he’s “proud to be gay” wasn’t exactly news in Silicon Valley, where his sexual orientation was no secret.
