VT prof weighs in on misconception of civil rights movement and MLK Ian Price February 27, 2017 1 minute read Wornie Reed As black history month draws to a close, a man who participated in civil rights protests during the 1960s is putting the efforts of those not named Martin Luther King Jr. into perspective. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Switching gas pumps to chip credit card readers: remove your card more slowlyNext: Donated mobility equipment sought by Salem non-profit Related Stories Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026