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.

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People attend the Morehouse Homecoming Tailgate Experience, one of the many events celebrating Spelhouse Homecoming, a joint commemoration between Morehouse and Spelman colleges.(Akili-Casundria Ramsess, EyeAkili Media for the AJC)

The Yard’s Guide to SpelHouse 2026: Events, tailgates, football and parking

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

As NBAF approaches 40, it reimagines its place in Atlanta’s arts scene

National Black Arts Festival hosts its second annual Fall for Brunch at Hotel Phoenix Atlanta Sunday, part of its reinvention.

Living Legends Foundation has spent 35 years passing the baton in Black music

The nonprofit organization that recognizes Black radio and music executives and provides financial support hosts its 35th anniversary gala at Flourish Atlanta Friday, Oct. 2.

For Elizabeth Alexander, words have always carried power

Award-winning poet and Mellon Foundation president Elizabeth Alexander hosts book signing for "Signals Across Vast Distances" at the Carter Center on Sept. 25.

Grandmaster Flash wants you to understand the science behind hip-hop

Hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash hosts book signing for "Birth of a Culture" at Tara Theatre Sept. 25.

10 themes ‘A Different World’ wasn’t afraid to tackle

From AIDS and date rape to apartheid and gun violence, here's a list of 10 memorable episodes from "A Different World's" six-season run on NBC.

‘A Different World’ returns to Atlanta, nearly 40 years later

Cast and crew from the original "A Different World" and its reboot host a premiere at Morehouse College.

How Atlanta inspired FX’s ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’

Cast and crew on the spinoff to 'Snowfall' share how working in television in Atlanta inspired their work on the FX series.

After beating prostate cancer twice, Montell Jordan has a message for Black men

R&B singer-turned-minister Montell Jordan is being recognized by A to A Community Events and Screenings for prostate cancer awareness at inaugural run and gala on Saturday.

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.