Shar BATEs

Named one of Atlanta’s 50 Most Powerful Women and honored with a Fulton County proclamation declaring May 29 as “Shar Bates Day,” 

Shar Bates is a nationally recognized Master host, digital personality, and award-winning community advocate with over 15 years of experience across television, radio, live events, and digital media. 

 

She is known for leading impactful conversations at the intersection of culture, community, and social change.

 

A Flint, Michigan native and Atlanta resident of over 20 years, Shar is the founder of Breaking the Chains, a nonprofit she launched in 2011 through which she has spoken to over 500,000 students and increased school and program attendance by more than 30%. Most recently, Directing 9 Music Programs at Morehouse College for young adults.

 

She has appeared on nationally syndicated platforms including BET’s Copwatch America and has been featured by BET, MSNBC, CNN, Fox, The Grio, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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In addition she created the "Garden of Hip Hop," the 1st Family Friendly Hip Hop Festival catered towards "Hip Hop Going Green."

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As her own way of helping create Generational Wealth in her community, she is the creator of The Nonprofit Masters, where she consults founders in creating 501(c)(3) organizations, as well as the Grant Mine: Resource Guide for Funding.

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As of lately, she has been curating events though her Cowboys & Creatives Trailride & Bonfire events that provide recreational outdoor fun through agricultural settings.

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Shar continues to lead with purpose, credibility, and cultural influence. All of this is why she has earned the moniker " Community Healer."