1960s civil rights movement participant compares it to Black Lives Matter Ian Price February 10, 2017 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Roanoke College releases first season football schedule Gene Marrano February 21, 2025 1 min read Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday Denise Membreno February 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Outside initiative helps outdoor projects with grant money Denise Membreno February 21, 2025