The First African American Face Transplant
Short Wave
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A Journey of Trust and Transformation
This chapter narrates the experience of Robert Chelsea, the first African-American to undergo a full face transplant, emphasizing the challenges faced in finding a suitable donor amid historical distrust in the medical system. It explores the impact of past injustices on the African-American community's views on organ donation and the importance of representation in increasing participation rates.
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