Through art and music, Nikki Williams brings Kuumba to life by transforming communities with creativity and purpose.

Habari Gani? What’s the News? Kuumba Today is Day 6 of Kwanzaa, and the principle is Kuumba which is Swahili for creativity.

As the holiday season rolls on, it’s the perfect time to explore the meaning behind different celebrations. One holiday that ...

Attendees donned ankara-print clothing, daishikis and other traditional West African-inspired attire as they dined on Black ...

Each table had a paper decoration of the Kinara, a candle holder with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba or seven ...

Monea-Cadette and her children were among more than 100 people at the African American Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration ...

Carol Richardson, cultural affairs manager for the city of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department, ...

Kuumba for creativity and Imani for faith. The terms come from the Swahili language. Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits." A unique feature of Denver's ...

Celebrations for Kwanzaa, the African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and ...

Nia (purpose); Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith). Celebrate the richness of African roots at these Kwanzaa events this month: Learn the history behind the creation of the holiday with ...

Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The sixth day is KUUMBA, which means CREATIVITY. On this day ...