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Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa becomes first Latino elected as Los Angeles mayor in over 100 years. His rise in Los Angeles politics marks a distinct shift in California's largest city.

Kidnappings are the latest scourge in the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti. Despite the presence of a 6,000-strong U.N. force, Haiti has seen a sharp increase in violence and kidnappings in recent months. The interim government, under Prime Minister Gerard Latortue, is desperate to establish a semblance of order before elections in November.

About a year ago, we aired a story about Suzanne, a single Chicago woman in her forties, as she attempted to get pregnant by in vitro fertilization. The procedure did not work. Shortly thereafter, Suzanne, who is white, decided she'd like to adopt an African-American baby. Hear Suzanne's story in her own words.

Southern California is known for its diversity. But in its traditionally most conservative enclave, Orange County, only 1.5 percent out of a population of 3 million are African Americans. Reporter Doualy Xaykaothao profiles one of them -- a black youth coming to terms with his identity, having grown up in isolation in the OC.

Florida police officers are reportedly interrogating elderly African-American voters in Orlando at home. Officials say it's part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of voter fraud. But advocates contend elderly blacks are being intimidated. Hear NPR's Tony Cox, Mark Silva of the Orlando Sentinel and Judith Browne of the Advancement Project.

Secretary of State Colin Powell for the first time labels as genocide the atrocities Arab militias are committing against black African farmers in western Sudan. Powell spoke as the United States is proposing a U.N. resolution threatening sanctions against Sudan. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

The collection includes several items all with unique designs honoring the first Black jockeys of the Derby.

W.C. Fields called Bert Williams "the funniest man I ever saw, and the saddest I ever knew." Williams was an African-American vaudeville star in the early 1900s, and an influence on many future comedians. A small record company has released a collection of Bert Williams recordings. Elizabeth Yates McNamee reports.

Howard Dean says John Kerry is on the attack against President Bush — exactly what the Democratic senator needs to do to get voters fired up about his campaign.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Isabelle Leighton of the Donors of Color Network, which has secured $100 million in pledges to fund environmental justice initiatives centered on communities color.