
About this episode
Author Candice Brathwaite joins Jameela this week to talk about her experience as an outspoken advocate for black motherhood and women. They discuss Candice's family role as being more "paternal," and how the pandemic made her reckon with a more maternal role. They commiserate over frustrations with eurocentric beauty standards for black women, Candice shares her wisdom on learning when to stay silent if dealing with online attacks/controversy, Candice walks us through the challenges black women have with the medical system, and more.
You can listen to Candice on her podcast Pillow Talk with Papa B and Candice Brathwaite
You can follow Candice on Instagram @candicebrathwaite
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Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey.
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