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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0
