The academic paper presented by George Dawson focuses on the Medicare funding crisis in the United States. Dawson explores the financial insufficiency of the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and contrasts it with the better-funded parts of Medicare, highlighting the disparity in healthcare spending across different U.S. regions. His analysis points out that higher expenditures do not necessarily lead to better healthcare outcomes. The paper discusses potential solutions to address the Medicare shortfall, emphasizing the need for legislative action and reforms.
On January 23, 2025, Christina Delzingaro shared a deeply personal and scholarly exploration of Romani identity, migration, and marginalization. Her talk traced Roma roots in India, their global diaspora, and centuries of persecution—including enslavement and genocide. Delzingaro highlighted cultural resilience, misconceptions, and her own family’s experience, urging recognition of Roma as a historically silenced but enduring ethnic group within American and global society.
Scanned image of a postcard sent to Jones Memorial Library regarding racial segregation of library facilities. The card was sent from Connecticut and the text read "We have heard on radio over & over again that students of Colored Theological Seminary of Lynchburg are not allowed to use facilities of public library. It is hard to believe that such a condition can exist in the U.S.A."
This item is part of Jones Memorial Library Manuscript Collection 1396, the Dunbar High School Library Papers.
