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 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