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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026