There’s a sobering inequity at the heart of organ donation in America: A federal report released earlier this year revealed that in 2024, Black Americans made up more than a quarter of the national transplant list, yet they are far less likely to receive the kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs they need to survive. It also found that Black folks accounted for just 13% of organ donors.
Word In Black’s research division wants to know why. We’ve launched a short survey to better understand the barriers to donation — whether mistrust, misinformation, or access — and we want to hear directly from you.
Your Voice Matters
Your responses will help fill a crucial gap in our national understanding and make sure every voice counts. Together we can:
- Elevate awareness and influence how organ-donation campaigns are designed
- Inform policy changes to improve access, outreach, and trust
- Spark community conversations that can ultimately save lives
As a thank you, when you complete the survey, you’ll also be entered into a drawing to win one of twenty prizes.
Your views and experiences matter. Please join us in this meaningful work.
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Considering the significant disparity in organ donation rates among Black Americans, have we looked into effective ways to build trust within the community to encourage more individuals to become donors? It’s concerning that Black Americans account for 28% of the transplant waitlist but only 13% of organ donors. Initiatives like surveys can help to identify barriers and potential solutions, as mentioned here: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/organ-donation-and-transplantation-survey/. What strategies do you think would be most effective in raising awareness and increasing participation?