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

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.

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.