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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026