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

Shaq shares money lessons, surprises Georgia State students with scholarships

Retired NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal and retired Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski hosts financial literacy event at Georgia State University Oct. 23.

4 books celebrating HBCU history, culture and the Black college experience

From marching bands and homecoming to campus life and cultural analysis, UATL recommends four Black culture books that explore Black college life.

Nosh Culinary Showcase returns to Atlanta with a bigger mission than food

Black Restaurant Week organizer Warren Luckett hosts inaugural Culinary Nosh Showcase at Uptown Atlanta at Uptown Atlanta Oct. 24.

Grace Byers brings new children’s book on body image to Decatur

'Empire' actress and author Grace Byers visits Decatur for a reading of “I Am Wonderfully Me,” her third children’s book focused on body image and self-love.

Comedian Ali Siddiq brings life and humor to ‘The Custom Fit’ tour

Award-winning comedian and writer Ali Siddiq turns his viral comedy empire into "The Custom Fit Tour," coming to State Farm Arena on Friday Oct. 16.

The Yard’s Guide to Clark Atlanta Homecoming 2026: Events, parties and football

A list of concerts, step shows, parties, brunches, panels and programs to celebrate Clark Atlanta's homecoming Oct. 11-17.

Let Me Put U On: Why men’s health starts with speaking up

UATL reporter Christopher A. Daniel reflects on how sharing stories about a stomach ulcer inspired colleagues and friends to prioritize their health.

SpelHouse homecoming events, game postponed to Sunday

Here's a list of ticketed and free events during SpelHouse Homecoming the week of Oct. 10, 2026.

GloRilla launches beauty app connecting stylists with customers to ‘find their glow’

Grammy-nominated rapper Gloria "GloRilla" Woods launches GloVerse, a mobile app that connects beauty professionals with consumers outside of social media.

D.L. Hughley turns the jokes on himself in new memoir ‘Charlie’s Boy’

The comedian and social commentator releases memoir 'Charlie's Boy' on Tuesday and hosts live event with journalist Don Lemon at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Friday.