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A leader of a local civil rights chapter has been indicted on serious federal charges, shocking supporters and drawing widespread attention. Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, who served as the executive director of the Black Lives Matter chapter in Oklahoma City, was charged by a federal grand jury with 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering.
According to the indictment, Dickerson allegedly diverted millions of dollars in funds raised for the organization’s mission into her own bank accounts over several years. Prosecutors say the money — intended to support bail efforts, community programs, and advocacy — was instead used on international travel, shopping, food deliveries, a personal vehicle, and multiple properties.
Court documents also state that she submitted false financial reports, claiming the organization used the funds for legitimate nonprofit purposes when they did not.
If convicted, Dickerson could face significant prison time and hefty fines for each count. The case highlights continued scrutiny of nonprofit financial practices and has sparked strong reactions from both supporters and critics alike.
