BLM Leader Accused of Misappropriating Over $3 Million for Extravagant Purchases

Charges Filed Against Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City Executive Director

On Thursday, federal prosecutors revealed charges against Tashera Sheri Amore Dickerson, the executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City (BLMOKC), involving a significant wire fraud and money laundering case.

A federal grand jury indicted Dickerson, 52, on December 3, hitting her with 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering. As stated by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma, she allegedly misappropriated over $3 million from bounced bail checks intended for the organization’s mission.

The indictment indicates that Dickerson has led BLMOKC since at least 2016, having gained access to the organization’s financial accounts, including those from PayPal and Cash App. The group has generated upwards of $5.6 million since George Floyd’s death in 2020, receiving funds from national bail initiatives like the Massachusetts Bail Fund, Minnesota Freedom Fund, and Community Justice Exchange.

These funds were meant to aid individuals arrested during BLM demonstrations. If the court returned bail money, the bail fund could permit BLMOKC to retain some or all of the money for its intended purposes, as allowed by Section 501(c)(3), according to the Department of Justice.

Prosecutors have claimed that from June 2020 to at least October 2025, Dickerson kept at least $3.15 million of returned bail funds in her personal account. Reports suggest she used this money for personal trips to the Caribbean, lavish retail spending, and even significant grocery purchases. Additionally, she reportedly maintained a car and six properties in Oklahoma City.

Moreover, Dickerson allegedly submitted two misleading annual reports to the financial sponsor of BLMOKC, the Alliance for Global Justice, falsely asserting that funds were exclusively used for tax-exempt activities.

If convicted, each wire fraud count could lead to a maximum of 20 years in federal prison, while each money laundering charge carries a potential 10-year sentence, as noted by the Department of Justice.

The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Oklahoma City Field Office and the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division.

A representative from the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation provided a response, stating that the movement employs a model of distributed leadership, with local chapters operating independently from the foundation. The spokesperson emphasized the foundation’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and transforming philanthropy for Black communities.