1960s civil rights movement participant compares it to Black Lives Matter Ian Price February 10, 2017 1 minute read Wornie Reed A Virginia Tech professor has a unique perspective on modern protests for equality since he was actually present during some of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Fire-EMS lowers minimum hiring ageNext: Chris Hurst leaves WDBJ anchor desk immediately; Robin Reed to become 6:00 PM co-anchor Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0