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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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.

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)

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.

Clark Atlanta University students are seen walking on Chestnut St SW on the main campus on Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The AUC explained: Six schools, one extraordinary Black college community

The Atlanta University Center is a collective of HBCUs located in Atlanta's West End. Here's a list of the six institutions that are part of the consortium.

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.