Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, the executive director of Black Lives Matter (BLM) Oklahoma City, has been indicted on 25 counts, including 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering. The indictment, unsealed on December 3, alleges that Dickerson diverted approximately $3.15 million from funds intended for the organization’s bail fund and social justice programs into her personal accounts over a five-year period, from June 2020 to October 2025.

Federal prosecutors claim that Dickerson misappropriated these funds for personal expenses, including luxury travel to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, over $50,000 on groceries and food deliveries, and significant retail shopping. Additionally, the funds were used to finance a personal vehicle and multiple properties in Oklahoma City, which were either deeded to her or to a company she controlled, Equity International LLC.

The Department of Justice reported that BLM Oklahoma City raised over $5.6 million since 2020, primarily through its affiliation with the Arizona-based Alliance for Global Justice, which served as its fiscal sponsor. This organization mandated that funds be used for tax-exempt purposes, specifically for posting bail for individuals arrested during racial justice protests following the death of George Floyd in 2020. However, the indictment alleges that Dickerson submitted misleading annual reports to the Alliance, failing to disclose her personal use of the funds.

The investigation into Dickerson is part of a broader inquiry into the financial practices of organizations associated with the Black Lives Matter movement, which has faced scrutiny regarding transparency and accountability. The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, a separate entity, has also been under investigation for significant real estate purchases with donor funds, raising further questions about financial oversight within the movement.

If convicted, Dickerson faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud count and 10 years for each money laundering charge, along with potential fines of up to $250,000 per count. Dickerson has publicly stated her confidence in her team and emphasized her commitment to community engagement and social justice, despite the legal challenges she faces.