The Bayer Corporation survey found that women, African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and that the result could hurt the nation as a whole. The findings of the study should alarm whoever is going to be the next president of the United States the report stated. Minorities are seen as perhaps the saving grace for the country if America is going to keep its place as the leader in the STEM industry, the report noted.
 "What is most dramatic about this survey is the extent to which the Fortune executives speak with one unequivocal voice on these issues," said Dr. Attila Molnar, President and CEO of Bayer Corporation.  "Almost without exception, they overwhelmingly recognize this country's great need to tap the potential of the entire STEM talent pool, and the importance of doing so at every point on the development continuum...

See a film and help fight hunger at the 28th annual Cans Film Festival, Thursday, Sept. 25.
Donate three or more cans or boxes of nonperishable food at any Regal Cinemas in Oregon and Clark County, Wash., and receive admission to a movie and a small popcorn..."As the cost of food and fuel rises, more people seek emergency food," says Rachel Bristol, the food bank CEO. "The food that moviegoers donate during Cans Film Festival helps regional food banks of the OFB Network fight hunger in their local communities."...

"Fair Housing Practices & Avoiding Discrimination"...
Childrens Fund Meetings...
Purchases Help Fund 'Beyond Bars' Program....
Fritz, Lewis to Debate Oct. 8 For OLMV....
Debate Date Debated....

Portland Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith is calling for community members to join a citizens' committee to on student enrollment and transfer issues.
The district says the panel will explore both the policies and practice around school choice, enrollment and transfer, with topics such as priority and preferences in the school choice lottery, guarantees in student assignment and other important issues....

Black Americans have a higher occurrence of colon polyps, according to a new study. This is a significant finding considering the incidence of colon cancer among Black men has increased and remained unchanged among black women during the last 20 years....

Oregon Partnership's 24-hour crisis lines are reflecting the stress and strain of an economy that sees more people out of work, homeowners unable to pay their mortgages, and families worried about their savings.
"It stands to reason that when the unemployment rate goes up and prices do too, so does the tension level for more....

Janice Clayton joined an enthusiastic crowd of Obama supporters at a meeting of people interested in helping with a voter registration drive. The meeting, organized by African Americans for Obama, was held Sept. 20 at the NW African American Museum. Participants were recruited for canvassing and phone banking. For more information contact Kerry Wade at 206-931-4432.

In September, Garfield High School celebrated their re-opening as a new modernized school focused on the needs of its students. Even as a grand re-opening of a historical community institution is celebrated, the recent NAACP Education Conference highlighted the continuing gaps and inequality that exist throughout the educational system for minority students....

Mix international award-winning dancers with Seattle's world music champions, add a stage director/story teller who pioneered diversity training, bring on a thousand-year-old griot and what do you have?  Comedy, drama, pageantry and all the magic of "Ozya: An Urban Odyssey." On Oct. 25, at 7:30 pm, the Rainier Valley Cultural Center presents...

What's happening for you in Seattle this week? Read here a day-by-day diary of free community events to fill your spare time. For a full calendar please click on "Read the complete article" below.…