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Tim Cook now sits on the board of the organization Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

In 2013, Tim Cook raised $ 610,000 for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights for a mere coffee at Apple headquarters. Two years later, another $ 200,000 for lunch. At the end of last year, he was honored with the award RFK Ripple of Hope.

Now, making that spirit official, the Apple CEO joined the board of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. The organization, founded by the Robert F. Kennedy family, has been operating for nearly five decades.

Kerry Kennedy, president and CEO of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, said, “Tim knows the importance of defending and representing people who are not heard. He has integrity and does not avoid complicated challenges when he knows that they are right and just. Tim is deeply committed to the work of social justice which has helped Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights carry out ”.

"In my childhood, I was inspired by Robert Kennedy's infinite hope for humanity and his belief that people in his core are good, sharing universal goals for themselves and the world where we live," said Cook. “Robert Kennedy was a model for our greatest aspirations, inviting Americans from all corners to fight for something better. He was and still was a hero and role model for me, and I am honored to serve with Kerry and the rest of the council to continue his message of justice and equality. ”

Cook is the 29th member to join the organization's board, which also includes names like Henry Belafonte, Martin Sheen and Larry Cox.

[via Re / code]