Alice Augusta Ball exemplifies the struggle for visibility in the realm of unseen heroes. Despite developing a revolutionary leprosy treatment, her “Ball Method,” Ball’s contributions were overshadowed by a white male colleague who claimed credit for her work. However, the fight to bring her achievements to light underscores the importance of recognizing the often-invisible contributions of minority scientists, ensuring their brilliance is no longer obscured and that the scientific community strives for greater equity and inclusivity in acknowledging breakthroughs.