(WIB) – Black patients are dying waiting. They make up a disproportionate share of those desperately needing life-saving organ transplants, yet they continue to face persistent barriers rooted in deep-seated medical mistrust, systemic inequity, and bias.

Word In Black health data reporter Anissa Durham has spent the past year reporting on this crisis through her groundbreaking series “On Borrowed Time,” which exposes the systems that determine who receives a life-saving transplant and who is left waiting.

Now we’re bringing that vital conversation to you. Join us for “On Borrowed Time: A Virtual Conversation on Organ Donation and Black Health” 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 together experts, advocates, and those with direct experience to share their insights:

  • Anissa Durham, Word In Black health data reporter
  • Dr. Christa Mahlobo, Word In Black director of insights and research
  • Craig Merritt, kidney recipient and organ donation advocate
  • Brandon Jerrod, heart transplant candidate

Shernay Williams, Word In Black’s multimedia correspondent, will moderate.

First Look: New Insights on Black America’s Views

This conversation will feature an exclusive deep dive into the findings of Word In Black’s Insights & Research Division’s first-ever survey of Black adults’ views on organ donation and transplantation. Hear directly from Dr. Christa Mahlobo, director of insights and research, as she discusses what this community-specific data tells us about medical mistrust, awareness, and the path to equity.

What We’ll Cover

  • Exclusive Data: Hear about the initial findings of Word In Black’s landmark survey on Black adults’ attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation.
  • The Inequity in the System: Explore the data and research that exposes the racial disparities in the organ transplant process.
  • Lived Experiences: Hear directly from those who have navigated the system — from candidates awaiting a life-saving transplant as well as a recipient and advocate.
  • The Path Forward: Discuss actionable steps our communities can take to address medical mistrust and lead the way toward equitable health outcomes.

Don’t wait — register today.