The executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City has reportedly been hit with federal charges after prosecutors say she siphoned off millions in donor funds to bankroll a lavish lifestyle of vacations, rental properties, vehicles, and nonstop personal spending. According to an unsealed indictment, Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson allegedly stole at least $3.15 million meant for bail assistance and community programs — and instead used it for luxury travel, shopping, and personal enrichment.
The Justice Department charged Dickerson last week with wire fraud and money laundering, accusing her of orchestrating a years-long embezzlement scheme that stretched from June 2020 through October 2025. Prosecutors say Dickerson “knowingly devised” a plan to defraud both Black Lives Matter OKC and its donors by submitting false reports and fabricating how funds were being used.
According to the indictment, Dickerson allegedly used charitable donations to purchase a 2021 Hyundai Palisade, acquire multiple rental properties, and fund extensive food and grocery delivery services for herself and her children. She also allegedly spent tens of thousands of dollars at Macy’s, Nordstrom Rack, Amazon, Best Buy, and Bob Mills Furniture — treating donor funds as her own personal credit line.
Federal prosecutors say Dickerson used donor money to finance international vacations as well. The indictment outlines trips she and associates took to the Dominican Republic in July 2021, followed by two separate trips to Jamaica in December 2021 and January 2022. These expenditures, according to the DOJ, were paid for directly with funds intended to support individuals arrested during riots following the death of George Floyd.
Much of the money funneled into Black Lives Matter OKC came from the Alliance for Global Justice, a left-wing nonprofit based in Arizona that served as a financial intermediary. Funds came through groups such as the Community Justice Exchange, Massachusetts Bail Fund, and Minnesota Freedom Fund — all designated for pretrial bail assistance. Prosecutors say Dickerson repeatedly submitted fraudulent financial reports to hide her personal use of these funds.
In total, Dickerson faces 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering. If convicted, she could face decades in federal prison along with hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. The FBI Oklahoma City Field Office and IRS-Criminal Investigation jointly handled the probe.
Black Lives Matter OKC identifies itself as an “extension” of the broader global BLM movement, claiming its mission is to “eradicate white supremacy and build local power” in Black communities. Instead, according to federal prosecutors, its top executive turned the organization into her own personal funding vehicle.
The indictment is the latest in a string of scandals involving BLM chapters accused of financial mismanagement and misuse of charitable donations. Dickerson’s case now stands as one of the most sweeping federal fraud allegations yet tied to the movement — and a stark reminder of the lack of oversight that plagued BLM-affiliated organizations throughout the past several years.
