Welcome to Indicted While Elected !!!! — the brand new series on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, where we stitch together stories of Black elected officials who went from power to prosecution.

This week, we’re starting in Baltimore, Maryland, with the city’s very first Black woman mayor, Sheila Dixon.
She made history, lowered crime, and cleaned up the streets…
But it all came crashing down over a $500 gift card scandal that had Baltimore clutching their Target receipts.

We’re digging into her rise, fall, and comeback attempts, plus asking the big question:
Was it fair to throw her whole legacy away? Or did Baltimore lose one of its best mayors over a minor mistake?

👉🏾 Sip or Spill: Share your take on IG or Threads @blackcoffeecrimecrochet

SIP if you think Sheila Dixon deserved more grace — she owned up (kinda lol), did her community service, and still made Baltimore better while she was in office.

SPILL if you think trust is trust, and you can’t steal from the people and expect to get your seat back — no matter how small the dollar amount was.

☕ Iced Coffee of the Week: “Mocha Misconduct”-Chocolate, brown sugar cinnamon, and a little shady energy.

Recipe Recap:

• 1 shot espresso or 2 Tbsp instant coffee

• 1 cup milk of choice (oat milk slaps)

• 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar cinnamon syrup

• Ice to fill

• Optional: Cold foam with a dusting of cocoa powder

🧶 Crochet Project of the Week: Men's Polo Shirt

🗓️ Coming Up Next Week:

Catherine Pugh and the Healthy Holly book hustle.

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This week’s episode is short and shady, bestie — because listen… finals are finaling. But I couldn’t leave y’all hanging completely.

I’m giving you a quick sip of a wild case featuring Briauna Powell, a Georgia woman charged with identity fraud and elder exploitation after allegedly stealing over $25K from her home health aid clients. The audacity was bank account deep.

Then I’m dropping the official announcement for our Indicted While Elected series — coming in hot all May long. We’re covering the Black Baltimore power players who went from elected to indicted, and I’m giving you the full episode lineup so you know what to expect each Tuesday.

So grab your iced coffee, keep those crochet hooks clacking, and meet me back here next week when we kick things off for real!

☕ Iced Coffee of the Week: Mocha Misconduct
Name: “Mocha Misconduct” Vibe: Rich, smooth, and just shady enough.

Recipe (24 oz):

• 1 shot espresso (or 2 Tbsp instant + 3 Tbsp hot water)

• 1 cup milk of choice (oat or whole milk is 🔥)

• 1 Tbsp chocolate syrup

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar cinnamon syrup

• Ice to fill

• Optional: Cold foam made with sweet cream + cocoa powder dusted on top

🎤 This iced mocha is smooth, bold, and absolutely guilty of being too good. Just like a certain mayor who’ll remain nameless... for now.

🧶 Crochet Project: Stress an ADHD had me switching WIPs lol

Coming This May: “Indicted While Elected” Series

• May 13: Sheila Dixon – Gift Card Grift Queen

• May 20: Catherine Pugh – Healthy Holly, Unhealthy Ethics

• May 27: Marilyn Mosby – Prosecutor Turned Defendant

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**Listener Note:**Some parts of today’s episode may be emotionally heavy. Please take care while listening.

In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, today's episode highlights the heartbreaking stories of Angelikque Sutton and Avis Banks — two pregnant Black women whose lives were stolen in acts of violence that continue to reflect the risks Black women face, even beyond the healthcare system.

We honor their memories and amplify the need for protection, respect, and justice for Black mothers everywhere.

This episode includes:

• ​Iced Coffee of the Week:Brewed fresh with love from Piper’s Brew — a Black woman-owned coffee brand roasting with purpose. Visit pipersbrew.com and use code BC310 for a discount! ☕☕ Faith Fuel Shaken Espresso (Featuring Piper’s Brew Espresso)Ingredients:

◦2 shots Piper’s Brew Espresso (freshly brewed and cooled slightly)

◦1 tablespoon brown sugar syrup (or 1 tablespoon brown sugar + a splash of hot water)

◦1/2 teaspoon vanilla syrup

◦Ice (a lot! Go wild.)

◦1/4 cup half & half, oat milk, or your milk of choice

◦Optional: sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra cozy vibes

1. ​Brew your Piper’s Brew espresso and let it cool just a bit (we don’t want it melting all the ice immediately — patience is a virtue, sis 😂).
2. ​In a shaker cup or mason jar, add your ice, brown sugar syrup, and vanilla syrup.
3. ​Pour the espresso shots over the ice and syrup.
4. ​SHAKE IT like you’re shaking off self-doubt and stepping into your purpose! (About 15–20 seconds.)
5. ​Pour everything — ice and all — into your favorite glass.
6. ​Top with your milk of choice.
7. ​Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if you’re feeling a little ✨ extra blessed✨.

• ​Instructions:Sip and repeat after me: "I am fueled by faith, family, and fantastic coffee." 🙏🏾
• ​Crochet Project Spotlight:I'm working on the Waffle Stitch Halter Top designed by @shylercrochets! It's beginner-friendly, beautifully textured, and perfect for sunny days.→ Grab your pattern here: ShylerCrochets Etsy Shop

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