A public figure and advocate for the black community faced criticism from white peers for expressing his pain and acknowledging social issues. The African American community's communal nature leads to a strong sense of collective identity and responsibility, where individuals feel connected to and affected by the actions of others in the community. This communal identity results in internalized feelings of shame or embarrassment when witnessing misbehavior by other black individuals, as it reflects poorly on the community as a whole. In contrast, the speaker highlights the more individualistic nature of white communities, where individuals do not feel the same collective responsibility or connection to the actions of others in their racial group.