A bill recently advanced in the state Legislature that would give a $10,000 tax break to property owners who install a fortified roof. This comes after a recent study found that houses with fortified roofs in coastal Alabama were nearly 75% less likely to file insurance claims after hurricanes.

This bill moves forward while a different insurance bill, written by state Senator Royce Duplesis, died in committee. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington spoke to Duplesis about what comes next. 

A new series from Verite News tells the story of slavery in New Orleans. Titled, “Devil’s Bargain,” the essays recount how the slave trade came to the city, sustained the economy and left a terrible legacy. Verite News’ editor-in-chief Terry Baquet and former managing editor Tim Morris tell us more.

The Essence Festival of Culture is one month away, but boots were on the ground last week as executives visited in advance of the “party with a purpose.” 

Michele Ghee, Chief Content Officer at Essence Ventures, gives us a sneak peak of this year's festival.  

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