where not keeping the collective in mind has ever been beneficial to Black people?

the reason it doesn't work is because of divide and conquer.

the language of monolithic Black community is also imposed. it's used to persuade uncommited Blacks to believe that things will be best if "you did for self." but at the same time you're treated like a monolith by the system. how's that for some racist ass manipulation.

i'm not saying starve while you help feed everybody else on the block. we should eat together.