Panel Discusses Cultural And Systemic Factors In Black Organ Donation Rates

Black patients are facing dire challenges as they wait for life-saving organ transplants, comprising a significant portion of those in urgent need. However, they encounter ongoing obstacles, arising from entrenched medical mistrust, systemic inequity, and bias. Anissa Durham, a health data reporter for Word In Black, has dedicated the past year to shedding light on this urgent issue through her innovative series “On Borrowed Time,” which reveals the mechanisms influencing who gains access to transplants and who remains in limbo.Join us for “On Borrowed Time: A Virtual Conversation on Organ Donation and Black Health” on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EST/10:30 a.m. PST. Panelists include Anissa Durham, Dr. Christa Mahlobo, Craig Merritt, and Brandon Jerrod, with Shernay Williams moderating. This event will unveil key findings from the first survey of Black adults' perceptions regarding organ donation and explore actionable solutions to enhance equity in healthcare. Register now!