Americans are generous people, especially when tragedy strikes. We dig deep into our pockets to help those in need, trusting that our donations will reach the intended recipients. But what happens when that sacred trust is weaponized by those claiming to fight for justice (remember that phrase)?
Time and again, we’ve watched as self-proclaimed champions of the oppressed mysteriously end up with luxury lifestyles funded by well-meaning donors. The latest example? A staggering case of alleged fraud that spans years and millions of dollars meant for bail assistance during those “mostly peaceful” protests.
From ‘The Post Millennial’:
A federal grand jury indictment unsealed this week charged the leader of a Black Lives Matter chapter with allegedly siphoning millions of dollars in donations and bail-fund grants for personal use over five years…
Federal prosecutors allege BLMOKC, while not registered as a tax-exempt nonprofit under Section 501(c)(3), accepted charitable donations through an affiliation with the Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ), which served as BLMOKC’s fiscal sponsor. Under that arrangement, the indictment says, BLMOKC was required to use funds only for permitted tax-exempt purposes, keep records for how money was spent, and refrain from buying real estate without AFGJ’s consent.
Sounds like an old song at this point, huh? Tashella Dickerson, executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City, now faces 25 federal counts for allegedly embezzling at least $3.15 million from funds meant to help protesters. While claiming to fight systemic oppression, prosecutors say she was building her own empire—complete with beachfront getaways and a property portfolio.
Pattern of Deception
The indictment reveals a breathtaking betrayal—and I mean that literally. For five years, Dickerson allegedly diverted millions in returned bail checks straight into her personal accounts instead of BLM coffers. She filed false reports claiming the money supported tax-exempt purposes, all while funding a lifestyle that would make corporate executives blush (you know, the ones BLM constantly rails against).
Get this—donations meant for bail assistance instead paid for trips to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The indictment details $50,000 spent on food and grocery deliveries for Dickerson and her kids. Massive retail shopping sprees. A personal vehicle. And here’s the kicker: Six Oklahoma City properties purchased with donor funds. SIX. All deeded to Dickerson or her personally-controlled LLC. Meanwhile, protesters sat behind bars waiting for bail money that never came.
Justice Finally Arrives
Dickerson faces up to 20 years in federal prison per wire fraud count—that’s potentially centuries behind bars. Her response? A Facebook video claiming the charges prove she’s “doing the work.” Right. The only work happening here was working donors over for millions. This isn’t an isolated incident either—the Justice Department is investigating multiple BLM leaders for defrauding donors of tens of millions during the 2020 protests.
When will Americans stop falling for this con? Another so-called “freedom fighter” caught cheating the very people she claimed to support. When will BLM be exposed for what it is: a criminal organization? How many more luxury vacations and real estate empires must be built with donations from hardworking Americans before this movement faces the reckoning it deserves? The grift is so transparent at this point, you’d think even the media couldn’t ignore it. Think again.
Key Takeaways
- BLM Oklahoma City leader faces 25 federal counts for allegedly embezzling $3.15 million in donations
- Funds meant for protester bail allegedly paid for Caribbean trips and six properties
- Federal investigation reveals pattern of BLM leaders under scrutiny for donor fraud
- Dickerson claims prosecution proves she’s “doing the work” despite the luxury spending evidence
Sources: The Post Millennial, ABC News
