OKC Black Lives Matter leader faces wire fraud charges of $3.15 million.

Indictment of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City Executive Director

The executive director of Black Lives Matter (BLM) in Oklahoma City has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Federal prosecutors allege that she diverted over $3.15 million in bounced bail checks to her personal bank accounts over five years.

Tashera Sheri Amore Dickerson, aged 52, is accused of transferring funds intended for the organization’s bail fund and social justice initiatives into accounts she controlled between June 2020 and October 2025.

The indictment states that Dickerson allegedly used these funds for personal expenses, which included trips to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, substantial purchases in retail stores, food deliveries exceeding $50,000, a vehicle, and six real estate properties.

Since 2020, BLM OKC has reportedly raised more than $5.6 million, with major contributions from entities like the Community Justice Exchange and the Massachusetts Bail Fund, as noted in a press release from the Department of Justice discussing the charges.

Notably, these funds were supposed to be managed through the Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ), which acted as BLM OKC’s fiscal sponsor. AFGJ mandated that all funds be employed for tax-exempt activities in accordance with Section 501(c)(3). There were also restrictions on unauthorized property purchases, and BLM OKC was obligated to provide detailed accounts of its spending upon request.

According to prosecutors, Dickerson deposited at least $3.15 million from returned bail checks into her personal account instead of BLM OKC’s designated account. Additionally, she submitted two annual reports with AFGJ via interstate wire that failed to disclose the personal use of these funds, indicating that the organization’s money was utilized solely for tax-exempt purposes.

The indictment reveals that Dickerson has served as managing director since at least 2016 and had access to the group’s bank accounts, including those associated with PayPal and CashApp.

Prosecutors assert that the fraud started after the National Bail Fund permitted BLM OKC to retain a portion of returned bail money to form a revolving bail fund to aid its mission.

In 2022, scrutiny intensified around the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, a separate national organization, after it was reported that they spent donated funds on a $6 million property in California. Internal discussions suggested they were trying to address concerns about financial transparency and oversight within BLM affiliates.

A federal grand jury issued a 25-count indictment on December 3, charging Dickerson with 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering. She could face up to 20 years in federal prison for each wire fraud charge and up to 10 years for each money laundering charge, along with fines that could reach $250,000 per count.

It’s important to note that all charges are allegations, and Dickerson is presumed innocent until proven guilty. An investigation is being conducted by the FBI’s Oklahoma City Field Office and the IRS Criminal Investigation Division.