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 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