File photo shows a San Francisco 49ers helmet. SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers will fly a “Black Lives Matter” flag at Levi’s Stadium as the franchise continues its support of the fight against racial inequality.The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
On Monday, CEO Jed York discussed the “Black Lives Matter” movement, as first reported in the Mercury News.“"First and foremost, you're saddened and outraged when you see events take place, especially when they're specifically violent events that are targeted at African-Americans.
We're focused on taking actions,” York said."We have to make sure we do everything we can that they have a voice, whether that's making sure they can.