Paid parental leave is close to being an option for state employees in Alabama and Mississippi. Bills to make this law are working their way through both state legislatures, and comes as a trend as more states, including Louisiana, are providing paid parental leave to their employees. 

The Gulf States Newsroom’s Stephan Bisaha tells us why the push for paid parental leave has champions on both sides of the political aisle.

The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the return of the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The dance company, which celebrates Black American cultural experiences and dance traditions, will perform two completely different performances. 

Choreographer Ronald K. Brown tells us about his piece, “Grace”, and Alvin Ailey’s iconic “Revelations,” and how you can see the shows. 

The fourth annual Tulane Book Festival is coming to New Orleans at the end of March. The event brings together over 180 authors and journalists for panel discussions, book signings and family-friendly activities. Some of this year’s guests include Connie Chung, Maureen Dowd, John Grisham and Bob Woodward. 

Festival co-chair Cheryl Landrieu tells us what to expect at the three-day event. 

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