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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[@rakayaturner6300]

She looks soooooo young for her age

[@truth6533]

RaKaya Turner and sounds so young.

[@2danniegrl]

I was thinking the same thing! Like she's in her 60's not 91!!!

[@sherrisolomon8673]

Why hasn't the Breakfast Club discovered this amazing lady?

[@miagoodman1211]

RaKaya Turner ikr!

[@danaaltajer9375]

well black don't crack

[@nickc3657]

So much love for her and women like her

[@user-by4ck8pk9n]

She is a real hero and very inspiring for women

[@ko242]

she is inspiring for anyone. you don`t have to be a woman to relate to her story and difficulties- im a guy

[@amberlucille8445]

ko242 very true!

[@shellyannlewis2595]

Badriban for real

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

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 excuses.........

[@kadogo7712]

yap... u've got no execuses whatsoever

[@paolac6384]

AJ Rockin Shockin Williams go when ur ready and when u know forsure what u wanna be! Don’t rush it

[@Zionreignsforever]

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[@stanleyhood4343]

@@me-eh1zt So? What has that to do with the subject at hand?

[@mssparkie81]

She looks amazing for 91!!

[@bluesweetheart2003]

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.

[@Englandmw]

Alissa Lyn beautiful and inspiring. Are you a radiologist too?

[@abigailstrubel1233]

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

[@courtneyl6522]

Incredibly determined and intelligent, strong woman!!

[@PBelle-ok8pl]

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

[@lindabishop7824]

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

[@tmystery9505]

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.

[@penelopejayne4992]

What a beautiful compassion human

[@2danniegrl]

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

[@JamileSimao]

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

[@wiktoriagintowt9863]

Amazing woman

[@sarabarela4241]

Amen in Agreement in Jesus name 🙏🙏🙏🎈

[@faithschwenck2975]

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

[@minorityeconomicdevelopmen2281]

I like your comment Faith and a beautiful name: "Here is a kind tidbit lesson," She is a real Hebrewess. If your ancestors would have taught the truth, you would know this that we are descendants of the ancient Israelites. Did your ancestors know this? Yes. 430 years of building Pyramids in Egypt, and America Cotton Fields in that sun every day, you have to have Melanin skin. Our history is the King James Holy Bible.

[@jannat8293]

She DOES NOT look 91!

[@amberlucille8445]

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!

[@Vanessa-ms2li]

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

[@heatherhartman6474]

Free Will Yes!!! You have to work hard and study hard but you will get there! :) good luck on your journey :)

[@helora1039]

yesss good luck

[@LauraStar127]

Good luck with your studies 😊

[@blestemat4426]

Free Will Good luck! I believe in you! ❤

[@GothCookie]

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

[@roommessy4121]

she has so much wisdom. such an inspiration

[@lextual]

How are you going at all to thumbs down this video?

[@bekahnavarro]

lextual They probably kick kittens & puppies too. Such an inspiring video!

[@LauraStar127]

It's so bizarre.. I'll just assume they were having a seizure at the time of viewing, and accidentally down voted it.

[@bekahnavarro]

laura tea I hadn't thought of that, but you're probably right. And here I was, jumping to awful conclusions.

[@dntskdnttll]

Some people are just empty inside. Can’t be paid any mind

[@KingJackson11355]

I can’t believe anyone would thumbs down this? Why? Oh yeah racism…

[@goethefaust3504]

I just love her! And I am thankful for everything she did. ❤❤❤❤

[@adriennerudie922]

91?! She looks like she could be 50. Amazing woman with an amazing life and history!!!

[@KingJackson11355]

I would have said 70-80 but she does look and act amazing!!

[@gracyru8806]

Her voice though. Not shaky at all! Wow!

[@ihavenofriends.3831]

Woah black really don’t crack

[@minorityeconomicdevelopmen2281]

I have no friends, I like your comment: "Here is a kind tidbit lesson," She is a real Hebrewess. If your ancestors would have taught the truth, you would know this that we are descendants of the ancient Israelites. Did your ancestors know this? Yes. 430 years of building Pyramids in Egypt, in that sun every day, you have to have Melanin skin. Our history is the King James Holy Bible.

[@afrizak]

What an amazing woman!

[@wrevflatwoods6225]

Its so easy to think of slavery as something "so long ago" but... There are people alive like Dr. Freeman who are the grandchildren of former slaves. The DAUGHTER of a slave passed away not long ago. People say "slavery is over, everyone is equal now," but sharecropping was just modified slavery, the apex of the civil rights movement was only 50-60 years ago, and all of this has created massive disparities in education, medical care, and quality of life for black Americans. The symptoms of racism don't just disappear when a law is passed. But anyway Dr. Freeman is truly amazing. She put herself through college in a time when so few people were able to, let alone black women. As for being 91 and a practicing physician, she is an example for everyone; speaking as someone who has studied gerontology, stay engaged in society, keep active as long as you can, keep learning, that's how you stay sharp in old age. Don't let age keep you from living your best life and continuing to make an impact.

[@munchkineatsalotvent9899]

🙌👏👑✊

[@CHill-ko9fj]

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! 💗💗💗❤️❤️❤️

[@ortem000]

Respect. Always respect those who paved the way for us.

[@gmetayern]

One of God's own. She is a blessing to our society. We are blessed that she is still around. May she continue in good health and may God reward her. What an inspiration and example for us all.

[@bekahnavarro]

Who would thumb this down? Such an amazing lady!

[@KingJackson11355]

Why would anyone thumbs down this?? Oh yeah… racism..

[@tundrwd]

This is motivating!!! Praise God for stories like this. And she looks amazing 😀

[@nicaise_t_jonah6300]

This is our time Women. Sis thanks so much for passing the torch . Your word of encouragement will indeed give me the strength to achieve my dream as Dnp psychiatrists/ geriatric. Tks Sis

[@itsmeAshley84]

Wow she makes me want to try and go back to school again 😊

[@Juzzyjuzzy]

You can do it

[@dntskdnttll]

Do it! We believe in you and she would too

[@ru2829]

91 and still going strong!

[@SlimGoodie004]

She's amazing, such an inspiration 🙏😍

[@896ymexf22]

She's an elder who is full of wisdom.

[@kamariatoure42]

Her ancestors are so happy now and she is their wildest dreams come true

[@CarolCao]

She’s 91!!!??? No way

[@decemberdarling6058]

People like Dr. Freeman need to live forever! Love her! 💛💛💛

[@remove574]

She’s made a dent in me just listening to her words Wonderful lady

[@angeladiaz5421]

She’s amazing

[@carorae9428]

She looks amazing for 91.

[@Alyson2pretty]

May God bless her

[@33Kellymc]

Thank you for your service, Dr. Freeman. #Salute

[@caroline8166]

It's amazing that she's 91 considering most doctors retire at the age of 66

[@Ruth-tu9mu]

What a beautiful story!

[@Jc22ny]

Dr Freeman is such an inspiration!

[@techucuesta7794]

I'm sorry but I just gotta say this... This is a real woman, a real feminist. Not like all those feminists just ranting about glass celings and how its impossible to get anyware being a woman. I truly agree with this lady. If you really want it, you can do it. At least in developed countries.

[@daisyjohnson5798]

My grandmother was 1 of 2 women in her law school graduation in the 40s. She did physical labor to pay for it herself & she graduated with honors. However, not a single firm would hire her as anything more than a secretary. She, of course, declined. You don't get disqualified as a feminist for being unable to overturn the discrimination & be successful IMO. She was an incredible force to be reckoned with & was my grandfather's boss when they met & married but never could break into law. Some things ARE impossible at the time & it doesn't make you less of a feminist or strong person to acknowledge you can't always get thru. *off soap box* Also Dr.Freeman is AMAZING. just wow.

[@heatherhartman6474]

God bless her! She's an amazing woman! I could sit and listen to her stories all day.

[@johnriddick318]

What an amazing human being!

[@mooreflava]

She's one of my greatest Sheros. Blessings and longer life to you madam

[@Walemer-fo8ue]

What an amazing and inspiring woman! As a pre-med student, I aspire to be like her one day.

[@detectiveshonburras1268]

She is so Awesome ! To God Be The Glory !

[@lisasingletary2984]

Go girl I am so proud of you

[@shellyannlewis2595]

OMG she is amazing may God continue to bless her.

[@saraac8828]

yesssss!!! thank you, gorgeous woman♥♡♥·♡·♥·♥

[@guitarsinger1231]

A true inspiration, and how is she 91?

[@promisemaua29]

She is incredible and beautiful God bless her soul 🙏❤️

[@kp-lg1ys]

She's amazing❤

[@avastevens4676]

she looks and sounds incredible for her age!

[@roslynhinton1432]

She is so so blessed by GOD grace and mercy may she continue to do GOD's will. GOD bless her. Very inspired by her.

[@madampinkjustice3507]

Amazing!!!

[@chrizzeypippinsundaezz4644]

What an inspiration! Totally inspired by this incredibly intelligent, beautiful, classy woman. May G-D' bless her - for she is truly a light to all to whom she serves in her medical profession🌹

[@lulun3724]

What an inspiration, thank you

[@joannab.763]

Wow! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story, Dr. Freeman! 💕💞🌹 You look wonderful! 🙏

[@youniquejackson257]

wow!!! she kinda still looks young and she is going at 91

[@mxllx4lx185]

God bless her 🙏🏽

[@irenekhusial1615]

Highly admirable doctor!!!!🌹🌹🌹 What a beautiful human being and help to our great universe God love and blessings to her always❤️❤️❤️👍👍🍎🍎❤️❤️❤️

[@_ju8222]

I literally respect this women, she just inspired me

[@amandamorgan6526]

This woman is truly inspirational! Your Amazing! I hope you get all you ask God for🙏💗💯💪💪❤

[@Gaby42191]

Is she 91 or 61?? This woman is inspiring.

[@jodyemanuel6371]

Such an inspiration!!

[@Theturtleowl]

She is a rockstar! Amazing woman.

[@marylester45]

I always come back to this video such a inspiration god bless you DR 💕🙏

[@shellyannlewis2595]

Keep up the bless work Dr .

[@ea5104]

God bless her always,beautiful lady....😘😘😘

[@andreamarquez4456]

Can she be my grandma, please 🙏🏼

[@sanakhan-dt2cq]

Such an inspiration for medical aspirants

[@dee_archives]

what a wow

[@trymvanhatalo6831]

Wow, so strong and she seems so intelligent as well

[@gugumpanza3665]

You go girl.....so inspiring.

[@preciousoluwatooyin4523]

❤❤

[@beendatgworl]

So inspiring

[@raph3156]

You are a heroic inspiring woman Dr. Just blown away by your commitment and strength, plus also you look so young too 💖🙌👽🧿🌿

[@9ragdolls]

😭 she’s amazing!

[@dylanh8957]

Wow, 91 years old, doesn’t look like it, doesn’t sound like it, she looks like the type of doctor that would be your history teacher, she was born into a slavery family, she’s witnessed world war 1,2, and she’s been through it all, YOU GO!!!

[@nathancross531]

that was nice to watch)

[@junnahfamilygirl]

“I am my ancestors' wildest dreams.”

[@Vb-fy4sv]

WOW 91!!! If she could bottle whatever has kept her looking so great ,she would be a BILLIONAIRE.looking good Dr.

[@coola5151]

Black ppl age so well

[@khall4573]

She is true Royalty. What a beautiful 👑

[@monicmbugua1907]

I pray that I'm gonna be a doctor (psychiatrist )

[@J.0.E.]

monic mbugua you can do it!

[@faizolmai5844]

You will by the grace of god 🙏🏼

[@brandylynn4949]

monic mbugua You got this

[@monicmbugua1907]

Thank you for the support

[@gracebarry1121]

Well done black mamma god bless

[@cfrygirl]

Beautiful soul

[@nevadarhoades2400]

She looks amazing for her age. I'm proud of her for doing what she loves and not letting anything stop her. This is what we should be teaching all women around the world. That they can do anything if they set their mind to it. From her grandparents being slaves to where she is now is a truly amazing thing and I'd love to see more women of color in fields like this

[@jovanab.9513]

just...amazing....