Meet the 91-Year-Old Doctor Who's the Granddaughter of Slaves | Iris

Dr Melissa Freeman is a Bronx-born medical doctor who finished medical school in 1955, and has practiced medicine since 1961. Her grandfather, Albert B. Walker, was born a slave in the 1850s. She attended Howard University College of Medicine. She is one of the first doctors to treat women with opioid addiction.

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[byckpkn]

She is a real hero and very inspiring for women

[ajrockinshockin]

I have no excuse whatsoever, I have technology and the internet at my fingertips 24 hours a day.
This strong woman ( Dr. M.Freeman) didn't have any of that and she was the first.
Dear God I have NO

[nickc]

So much love for her and women like her

[bluesweetheart]

Dr. Freeman is so inspirational. She's so intelligent, beautiful, compassionate and strong. Sending much love to her.

[AlissaandJager]

My grandma was a pioneer woman in medicine too, radiology to be exact. She said it was always a fight for her through college and even when she opened up her own practice. She always told me how when she first started practicing, all of the male doctors would get chosen over her when they needed help, solely because she was a woman. But, one day her phone started ringing and after that it never stopped. People realized how capable and brilliant she really was and I still have people who thank me (she has since passed) for the work she accomplished. The same will be said about Dr. Freeman, long after she retires.

[abigailstrubel]

I worked in a methadone clinic with this exceptional doctor. Amazing to see her still going strong! Wishing her continued health and blessings.

[courtneyl]

Incredibly determined and intelligent, strong woman!!

[PBelle-okpl]

She's impressive. Almost 100 and still going...

[lindabishop]

I am so moved. I will not make anymore excuses. She is the definition of a phenomenal woman.

[tmystery]

God bless her. What an inspiration. The grand daughter of a slave. One of only 4 women in her medical school. Testiment to the incredible resilience of the black American woman. Bravo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[EllaEllaEh]

Wow! What a pioneer and beautiful spirit. She could have retired long ago, but this isn’t a job for her, it’s her life’s mission.

[danniegrl]

This woman is absolutely amazing and I would love to meet her in person.

[penelopejayne]

What a beautiful compassion human <3

[GothCookie]

wow. that woman deserves every bit of love and luck this world has to offer. what an amazing human being.

[amberlucille]

Wow, so inspirational ! Seeing that board of all her family members who got a college degree, I can only imagine how proud she is & should be!

[roommessy]

she has so much wisdom.
such an inspiration

[Vanessa-msli]

so inspiring!
I will keep working hard to become an architect :)

[faithschwenck]

gosh she looks like she's in her late 60's/early 70's #respect

[JamileSimao]

Black dont crack! She looks 65! Her and her family are freking amazing!

[CHill-kofj]

Beauty, intelligence, and compassion is radiating through her! Her spirit is so refreshing and elevating! These are the type of people that everyone needs in their life! 💗💗💗❤️❤️❤️