Black Lives Matter Executive Director Indicted
The left-leaning group Black Lives Matter has, unfortunately, drawn some unsavory characters who exploit its cause for personal gain. While some individuals within BLM have faced scrutiny for their actions, recent developments suggest a deeper issue of corruption.
On Thursday, the Ministry of Justice announced a federal grand jury indictment against Tashera Sheri Amore Dickerson, the executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City, citing charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Dickerson, 52, known for her support of abortion rights and pro-Palestinian activism, stands accused of embezzling millions. Allegedly, she funneled these funds into luxury vacations, shopping sprees, real estate investments, and even a new vehicle.
It’s interesting to note that while BLMOKC isn’t a registered tax-exempt organization, it managed to accept charitable donations via partnerships with progressive groups associated with the Open Society Foundations. This situation allowed them to potentially misuse funds without proper oversight.
According to the indictment, Dickerson’s organization became particularly aggressive in fund collection around the time of the 2020 BLM protests, pulling in over $5.6 million.
In a July 2020 statement, she indicated, “It’s very humbling to serve my community and help people like this. But I also understand that it’s not about me at all; it’s about being in the community.” That sentiment, however, seems somewhat hollow in light of the allegations.
The Justice Department highlighted that BLMOKC was meant to use grants from the National Bail Fund for pretrial bail for those involved in the protests. Instead, in some instances, they were able to retain parts or even all of the bail funds for personal use or for other unrelated expenses, under the guise of a revolving bail fund or social justice efforts.
As per the indictment, from June 2020 until at least October 2025, Dickerson allegedly misappropriated funds and deposited at least $3.15 million in bail check returns into her personal accounts. Rather than directing this money toward the intended social justice goals, she reportedly splurged on vacations to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, shopped at high-end stores, and acquired multiple properties under her name.
Moreover, she appears to have had unrestricted access to the group’s financial accounts since it started in 2016, using approximately $50,000 for food deliveries for herself and her children.
The indictment suggests that Dickerson often misused BLM chapter funds and filed false annual reports to the Alliance for Global Justice.
The stated mission on the BLM chapter website claims to fight against violence, promote Black sustainability, and advocate for just policies. However, the financial practices tell a different story.
At the time of this report, the chapter’s donation page was still active.
Dickerson faces 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering. Each wire fraud charge could lead to a 20-year prison sentence and hefty fines, while the money laundering charges could add an additional 10 years behind bars.
In a Facebook video released Thursday, Dickerson claimed she was not in custody and was “fine.” She implied she couldn’t comment officially on the charges but noted that challenges often come when one is doing their job effectively. “That’s where I stand,” she proclaimed.
This indictment occurs just months after another BLM activist, Monica Cannon-Grant from Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges, showcasing a troubling pattern within the organization.
Overall, the financial integrity of Black Lives Matter has come under fire, as numerous activists have faced similar issues of misappropriation and fraud in recent years.
