Black sufferers are dying ready. They make up a disproportionate share of these desperately needing life-saving organ transplants, but they proceed to face persistent limitations rooted in deep-seated medical distrust, systemic inequity, and bias.
Phrase In Black well being knowledge reporter Anissa Durham has spent the previous yr reporting on this disaster by way of her groundbreaking collection “On Borrowed Time,” which exposes the techniques that decide who receives a life-saving transplant and who’s left ready.
Now we’re bringing that very important dialog to you. Be a part of us for “On Borrowed Time: A Digital Dialog on Organ Donation and Black Well being” on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EST/10:30 a.m. PST.
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/WIBOnBorrowedTime
Meet the Panelists
We’re bringing collectively consultants, advocates, and people with direct expertise to share their insights:
Anissa Durham, Phrase In Black well being knowledge reporter
Dr. Christa Mahlobo, Phrase In Black director of insights and analysis
Craig Merritt, kidney recipient and organ donation advocate
Brandon Jerrod, coronary heart transplant candidate
Shernay Williams, Phrase In Black’s multimedia correspondent, will average.
First Look: New Insights on Black America’s Views
This dialog will function an unique deep dive into the findings of Phrase In Black’s Insights & Analysis Division’s first-ever survey of Black adults’ views on organ donation and transplantation. Hear instantly from Dr. Christa Mahlobo, director of insights and analysis, as she discusses what this community-specific knowledge tells us about medical distrust, consciousness, and the trail to fairness.
What We’ll Cowl
Unique Information: Hear concerning the preliminary findings of Phrase In Black’s landmark survey on Black adults’ attitudes towards organ donation and transplantation.
The Inequity within the System: Discover the information and analysis that exposes the racial disparities within the organ transplant course of.
Lived Experiences: Hear instantly from those that have navigated the system — from candidates awaiting a life-saving transplant in addition to a recipient and advocate.
The Path Ahead: Focus on actionable steps our communities can take to deal with medical distrust and prepared the ground towards equitable well being outcomes.
Don’t wait — register as we speak.
