SJR 118 Summary

• Declares the commencement of the "Era of Healing History" as an official campaign for the State of Alabama, effective April 7, 2022.

• Calls for Alabamians to embrace all state history through truth and love, promoting healing and reconciliation rather than conflict around historical monuments and narratives.

• Encourages viewing history as a learning tool rather than something to fear, with the goal of building the "Alabama Beloved Community" where all residents are supported to flourish.

• References the Selma to Montgomery March of 57 years prior and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, framing healing history as honoring those who fought for freedom and equal rights.

• Directs the state to embrace all history as a pathway forward, promoting compassion, cooperation, and collaboration across racial, status, and other divides.