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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026