With this rich history and evidence of medical intervention, what holds the Black community back from donating? Current Realities and DataBlack Americans face a critical disparity in organ donation. Additionally, living donation among Black donors remains low, with just 17% of recovered organs coming from living black American donors compared to 30% for White donors. I have family members and friends who have been both organ donors and organ transplant recipients. The need for organ donors remains critical, and conversations about donation, support, and healing are more important than ever.