49ers’ Arik Armstead uses platform to promote social issues

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead is making the most of his media obligations this season by using that time to highlight issues of social justice that are important to him. Armstead has highlighted hate crimes and education inequality already and plans to keep it up all season. He is one of several players using their platform this year to shed light on inequities in society.The post 49ers’ Arik Armstead uses platform to promote social is