CYP Collective
Affiliate Program

Why Join the CYP Collective Affiliate Program?

As a member of our affiliate program, you have the opportunity to earn commissions by promoting our community. You are probably wondering, particularly if you are a white-bodied person, “should I profit off a Black-led organization”? 

myisha t hill, the founder and visionary behind CYP, envisions a community grounded in Ujamaa. “Ujamaa” is a Swahili term meaning "familyhood" or "cooperative economics." It was a central tenet of the social and economic policies implemented in Tanzania by President Julius Nyerere from the 1960s through the 1980s. Ujamaa emphasizes self-reliance, collective farming, and the nationalization of industry and banks to promote economic independence and mutual support within communities.

The concept is rooted in African traditions of communal living and economic togetherness, where the wealth created by the community is shared among its members. This approach encourages building and maintaining local businesses, supporting each other’s economic ventures, and ensuring that the benefits of economic activities are distributed more equally¹.

As we forge a reparative future, it's essential to cultivate a way of being that ensures everyone benefits from shared resources. In this cooperative economy, the aim is collective benefit rather than enriching a single leader and their team. We prioritize resource sharing for the common good. If this concept feels unfamiliar, consider contributing your commission to your favorite reparations fund or mutual aid network, or support Check Your Privilege to help us provide free memberships to our community!

^{1 Official Kwanzaa Website, International African American Museum, Thought Co}