Christopher A. Daniel

Christopher A. Daniel is a Black Culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is an Atlanta-based, award-winning journalist, cultural critic and ethnomusicologist. The Spartanburg, South Carolina native previously held teaching stints with Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University: creating each universities' music, entertainment, and lifestyle journalism courses.

Latest from Christopher A. Daniel

Atlanta Black Pride mixes celebration with HIV prevention

Several event organizers, celebrities and activists create experiences and community events to address HIV and AIDS during Atlanta Black Pride weekend.

7 Atlanta events to check out this Labor Day weekend

From dance parties to festivals, seven Black culture events to consider during Labor Day weekend.

Atlanta’s Lovesexy Prince dance party celebrates 25 years

Lovesexy: A Journey Through the World of Prince is an annual dance and costume party hosted by Atlanta-based DJ Salah Ananse that pays tribute to the iconic singer.

Atlanta skincare brand ‘Just for Teens’ expands to Dollar General stores

Atlanta-based, Black-owned teen beauty and skincare company founded by Brian Reynolds lands in 8,000 Dollar General stores to keep products affordable and accessible.

Harlem’s Fashion Row brings first pop-up to Retreat by the Gathering Spot

Harlem's Fashion Row brings its first HFR House pop-up shop to showcase 15 fashion designers of color in Atlanta on Aug. 29.

Whitney Houston accepts her Grammy award from Dolly Parton after winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1994 Grammys. (Courtesy of the Grammy website)

‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

Beyoncé and Whitney Houston are among the Black women singers who covered Dolly Parton's music and made big hits.

Documentary on designer Patrick Kelly opens Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival

The BronzeLens Film Festival opens with "Love, Patrick," a documentary profiling the groundbreaking late Black fashion designer Patrick Kelly, who spent time in Atlanta.

Usher’s New Look turns 6 R&B Tour internships into jobs

Youth from entertainer Usher's nonprofit Usher's New Look worked on the production crew for his stadium tour. Now they've been hired fulltime. They share their experiences.

Rare Chuck Stewart photos of jazz and R&B legends on display in Atlanta

Late photographer Chuck Stewart is spotlighted in "Framing the Sound," a photo exhibit showing at The Sun ATL through Sept. 26.

Young Thug launches mentoring program at Skyview High School

Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug returns to a College Park high school to make a donation and commits to mentoring students for the 2026-2027 academic year.