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 Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026