@untoldstoriesofhistory: She was 23 years old… She was a brilliant chemist and She discovered the first effective treatment for leprosy… Then—just as her breakthrough was changing the world— She died. Suddenly. Mysteriously. No autopsy. No answers. And a white man took credit for her work. This is the story of Alice Ball, The woman science tried and failed to erase. #USHistory #TikTokLearningCampaign #historytok #aliceball #leprosyhistory #authurdean #History #BlackHistory #womenshistory

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fullthrottletrucker
fullthrottletrucker :
It’s sad how much history in general “they” have changed or tried to erase.
2025-07-15 15:04:54
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auntniecy6
AuntieNiecy :
At age 23 is blowing my mind!!!!!! Image how much more she could have done!!!!!!
2025-07-17 12:41:56
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belleanyee
belleanyee 🇺🇸 :
I would like you to do Henrietta Lacks🥰
2025-07-16 11:52:11
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user886404732
Teresa Mendez :
That’s the way it’s always been. These people have always taken credit for somebody else’s work genius work they can never come up with anything themselves.
2025-07-15 16:10:14
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teferagirma
Tgirma :
I almost scrolled i am glad I didn't, thank you.
2025-07-15 15:42:42
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angeljwls
Jamie Hanson :
Can you imagine if she lived longer. She could of helped so many people
2025-07-15 17:31:38
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gigi.gemini2
🧚🏽‍♀️Gigi gemini🧚🏽‍♀️ :
This happens so often, too often.
2025-07-16 14:17:40
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mildred.rivera308
Mildred Rivera :
thank you for sharing and please keep teaching
2025-07-15 16:46:09
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jazzkbaby
Jas :
I didn’t know about her. Respect for Alice Ball.
2025-07-15 15:15:37
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phyxd0
Phyxd :
And yet, we rise. Thanks for sharing.
2025-07-16 08:59:07
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bdhoward55
bdhoward55 :
Imagine all the others that they successfully covered up. And the money stolen.
2025-08-27 12:53:35
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maryellen383
Mary Ellen :
And there is not doubt many people have experienced the same thing
2025-07-15 15:55:29
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deball556
debbie 🎉 :
Thank you so much. I would’ve never known this if it wasn’t for you.
2025-07-15 21:42:51
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bethlewlaw
bethlewlaw :
Alice Ball! WOW! So young and a true legend of her time! I’m happy to learn about her and happy that her work was finally recognized. Thank you for sharing another great story!!
2025-07-16 03:36:29
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brownditty
Lee :
Bruh! I just tried - TRIED - to get to the 1st video in your profile so I can see what you've been laying down, and DAMN!!! You've been at this (black) history storytelling for a while. I scrolled for over a minute and never hit bottom. Mad props to you. Keep educating, sir. 🫡✊🏿📝
2025-08-14 14:37:10
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sabrinacarten
Sabrina Carten :
thank you! keep sharing this history
2025-07-15 23:00:45
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shaye2025
rphshaye :
History has been repeatedly told by the thief.
2025-08-25 14:25:29
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yenyoung
YenYoung :
No autopsy, sounds like foul play. There is also a history of great inventors being offed so their work can be stolen. Not saying this was her story but it wouldn't surprise me, as a black woman if it were
2025-07-19 11:39:38
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scruff50
Stephanie Thompson :
Utmost respect for Alice Ball!!! Thank you Miss Alice for your brilliant work. 💜
2025-07-15 15:36:42
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ms.tammy_62
Ms.Tammy_62 :
Thanks for sharing this history
2025-07-15 22:29:23
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greenlakers
Yoli :
Thanks for sharing. Never knew this
2025-07-19 23:20:35
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bigwash53
BIG WASH 53 :
💯❤Thank You
2025-08-20 21:14:13
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frederick.mcway
Frederick Mcway :
Alice Ball🥰🥰🥰🥰
2025-07-16 13:18:11
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bobbyaahl67
Babyboy :
Thank you for sharing her story!🙏💙💯
2025-07-17 22:16:41
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tamirichardson3
Tami Richardson :
Thank you for spreading this knowledge. I never heard about her until now. New follower! 🥰
2025-07-31 10:53:28
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