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'Hate is a cancer': Apple CEO addresses racism in staff email

'Hate is a cancer': Apple CEO addresses racism in staff email

Cook's email to staff can be seen below:

Team,

Like so many of you, equality is at the core of my beliefs and values. The events of the past several days have been deeply troubling for me, and I’ve heard from many people at Apple who are saddened, outraged or confused.

What occurred in Charlottesville has no place in our country. Hate is a cancer, and left unchecked it destroys everything in its path. Its scars last generations. History has taught us this time and time again, both in the United States and countries around the world.

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