Support TBCTP
The Black Cherry Tree Project (BCTP) honors the 33 documented lynching victims of Jefferson County, Alabama, through memorial tree plantings, commemorative artworks, and community dialogue. Our mission is to use art and nature to reintroduce narratives, construct legacy, and extend the memory of lives lost to racial terror.
Since our founding in 2020, we have planted Black Cherry trees across Birmingham’s public parks, each paired with a marker and artworks created by local artists. These memorials not only confront the legacy of racial violence but also foster transgenerational conversations about justice, healing, and community.
But it takes community to make this possible.
Your support keeps this work alive. Donations of any amount directly sustain:
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Marker fabrication and installation at memorial trees
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Artist stipends and training for those creating commemorative works
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Youth engagement programs connecting the next generation to history and creativity
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Public programs and ceremonies that foster dialogue and healing
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Tree care and stewardship to ensure our living memorials endure
BCTP is a fiscally sponsored project of the National Performance Network (NPN). All contributions are tax-deductible and processed through NPN’s secure donation system. Simply click the link below to make your gift, and select The Black Cherry Tree Project from the project list.
We also welcome donations of time and resources: volunteer hours, creative skills, or materials that support our programs. If you’re interested in contributing in this way, please email us directly at blackcherrytreeproject@gmail.com.
Together, we can honor the past, inspire the present, and plant seeds for a more just future.