598 posts. The cars of Custer, Berry, Sheldon Creed, Busch, Brandon Jones and Gray Gaulding will go to the rear for using backup . With practical lessons, trenchant political critique, generosity, wit, and panache, Goodman is a lighthouse for those struggling to find themselves (read: everyone). CHANG: That is the work. And I don't think we say it enough. I stopped on the sidewalk, my stomach growling but my voracious heartbeat drowning it out, and pressed play. Brandon Kyle Goodman's new book is called "You Gotta Be You: How To Embrace This Messy Life And Step Into Who You Really Are." Brandon Kyle Goodman joins us now. I may not have resembled Uncle Ronnie physically my skin darker, my face rounder, my frame bigger but there are few words I love more than fabulous and honey. Few things I love more than art and furniture. I didnt call him back. As a Black nonbinary, queer person in a dark-skinned 6'1", 180-pound male body born into a religious immigrant household, Brandon knows the pain of having to hide one's true self, the work of learning to love that true self, and the freedom of finally being your true self. Making his screen acting debut in a 1988 television film, Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story, Chandler's first regular television role was in the ABC drama Homefront (1991-93). Its a guide to setting boundaries and fostering self-growth. Can you talk about that pressure? And I think I learned that from my mother. There were some times where I needed to take a break. CHANG: I mean it. GOODMAN: Yeah. I'm so good. So I want to get to hold space for both of those things and both those experiences. And writing about that was all the things you think it is, sad and tragic and devastating and painful and healing and transformative. I always say for my Black readers and Black queer readers, I hope that they feel less alone. GOODMAN: Because, you know, everyone wants the idea of queerness and wants the performance of it but not always the people. )to find the lessons that would guide him to his most authentic self. I totally related to that. If controlling people is what makes you powerful, that shit is fake. And as time went on, I think I, you know, further specified that it's love - you know, people to love themselves and see themselves and know that they are three dimensional, full people and that they're worthy of love even with all their flaws, even with all their mistakes. Brandon Kyle Goodman's You Gotta Be You answers her call. He is a New Yorker Goodman is a New Yorker. My therapist explained it best, which is when you have these moments of trauma and you revisit them to try and get the lesson, theres a retriggering that happens. At the moment, he is working on a book. The show really investigates the mental aerobics of being Black in corporate America and and our mental health and our resilience, but also our pain. And you remind me of him.. So thats what my commitment is, and I know my communitys commitment is as well. Feel the Beat is scheduled to debut on June 19, 2020, on Netflix Originals. Goodman, a voice actor and writer on the hilariously raunchy animated shows Big Mouth and Human Resources (whose credits also include Feel the Beat and Curb Your Enthusiasm ), grew up in a. He had been my mothers best friend since she was in college (maybe even longer I was never clear on their exact origin story) and was an unwavering pillar in the tribe that raised me in the absence of my biological father. But I realized that was always kind of this thing that I always was trying to go back to - was, how do I perform masculinity? He is working on it with diligence and passion, and he is so excited about it. Goodman is Black, queer, nonbinary. I belonged to him before we ever met. Now lives: In a one-bedroom apartment in Hollywood with his husband, Matthew Raymond-Goodman, and their dog, Korey. GOODMAN: That's a really beautiful question. And it's like, no, baby, I'm a whole person. Brandon Kyle Goodman. You can find him . Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. Happy Pride. From the time were born, a litany of dos and donts are placed on us by our families, our communities, and society. Courtesy of Luke Fontana. Man is not some exclusive club that loses its cool factor once too many people start attending., Goodman also shares how, over the years, they grew comfortable standing proudly as a Black gay man and becoming an activist against racism and against anti-queer policies. They urge his adherents to give to the Innocence Projects, The Bail Project, NAACP, and Black Live Matter. As a pleased, gay, person of color, Goodman has as of late developed as a resolute backer for the #BlackLivesMatter. However, hes a man who speaks up, discusses what he feels is important, and what is on his mind. CHANG: Hi. So I think theres a lot of work to do. Since Uncle Ronnie was my godfather and not my biological father, my choice was clear: Blood is thicker than water. The big-name reposts, Goodman proceeds to effectively take a stand in opposition to the shameful acts that have been tormenting the African American people group for a considerable length of time. When I got home, all four feet of me cornered my statuesque Caribbean mother in the kitchen of our Queens home and asked, Do I have a father? She looked at me, a bit stunned, and took a breath before she said, Of course you do. In my high-pitched voice, I shot back, Then where is he?, She looked at me for a moment as though searching for the answer. This has been amazing. Actor, writer, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman says, Hell no it aint! When I failed my driver's test, the proctor said, what do you do for a living? If he was trying to tell me. Goodman's book, "You Gotta Be You," is an ode to shaking off the expectations of others and tossing out the boxes that society nudges us all into. She said, oh, well, if I ever see you in a movie, I'm going to point and say, he can't drive. The first notification to pop up was a voice mail message from Uncle Ronnie. After my grandmothers homegoing only three years earlier, I couldnt bring myself to experience that again. He also started a project on Black Lives Matter. He never thought that at the time he was writing it, his own work would eventually turn into something this big. Goodman's book, "You Gotta Be You," is an ode to shaking off the expectations of others and tossing out the boxes that society nudges us all into. The dark comedy explores how it is to be Black and queer in America by way of Jackson, a hilarious and opinionated talk show host. For nonbinary activist, actor and writer Brandon Kyle Goodman, it was a moment for them to find their voice. Compassionate and soulful, funny and revealing, You Gotta Be You is an unapologetic call to self-freedom. My classmates and I were each handed an illustration of a big tree that had labels for us to fill in. (SOUNDBITE OF MENAHAN STREET BAND'S "THE CONTENDER"). Both the film Pledge One and the television series Modern Love featured him in guest starring roles. Hey Bran, Im calling because Uncle Ronnie died today. I dont remember the rest of it because an enormous wave of shock ran through my veins. And I want everyone to be inspired to ask the question, Who would I be if society never got its hands on me? To really question the blueprint and the societal norms and to step into something that feels powerful for yourself. Joseph Goodman is the lead sports columnist for the Alabama Media Group, and author of "We Want Bama: A season of hope and the making of Nick Saban's 'ultimate team'". In my book, I talk about connection to ancestors and I have such a real deep connection to my ancestors, both in my lineage, but also to the James Baldwins of the world and the Audre Lordes and all these people who fought before there was social media, before there was this ability to easily access each other. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. He talks about this from time to time online and when he is in interviews. His co-stars include Randall Park, Keke Palmer and Aidy Bryant. And I say that I want Black people to feel seen and validated in the show. You know, before we met, I was really, like, clear about how much I loved myself. He resides in an apartment in LA, and he is happily working away on many different projects. I so enjoyed this. He actually voices his own character in his own work on his own time, and he is happy to do it. In fact, so much of his own writing is focused. Well, I'm just going to dive right in to the guts of this book because CHANG: You start from a really upfront place. As a Black nonbinary, queer person in a dark-skinned 6'1", 180-pound male body born into a religious immigrant household, Brandon knows the pain of having to hide one's true self, the work of learning to love that true self, and the freedom of finally being your true self. Shady. NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with Brandon Kyle Goodman about their book You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are. BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN: It's Monday, Messy Monday. This work is a laboratory of love: an essential companion for our journeys toward self-actualization. Thank you. Our flagship studio at the time was in the Flatiron district in Manhattan. A Collection of Interesting, Important, and Controversial Perspectives Largely Excluded from the American Mainstream Media Afterward, he began composing his own articles. Download our newest episodes now! Nothing is black and white. There's a lot of gray. GOODMAN: Yes, that's the work. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Brandon Kyle Goodman they/he BKG/Black/Gay / Non-binary . I interviewed with them a couple times and then I got the job and I ended up becoming a voice on the show which was super exciting, and I started a mentorship program. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Don't say gay, regulating bodies, Black people being murdered while shopping for groceries--I'm afraid to feel the monsoon of pain threatening to rip up the beams of my heart that has tried desperately to stay rooted in hope. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. And above all, it asks every person to consider this question - who would I be if society never got its hands on me? When hes not being a physical actor, hes working on being a voice actor. He always stands for the truth. Written and performed by Goodman and co-directed by IAMA co-artistic director Stefanie Black and company member Devere Rogers, The Latrell Show is truly an experience. He joined a nearby secondary school for finishing his essential instruction. The murder of George Floyd was shocking and changed all of us regardless of our racial identities. I hadnt spoken to him in four years. Uncle Ronnie did the same. Now cut the shit and call me.. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. There arent a ton of shows led by Black queer folks and that have nothing to do with our trauma, but rather our joy in our existence. There is such a wave in the last few years of anti-gay legislation, like the Dont Say Gay bill in Florida, and anti-trans legislation, happening all across the United States. The post Brandon Kyle Goodman opens up about art, advocacy and his solo play The Latrell Show on Acting Up appeared first on TheGrio. I hope this might be useful to anybody who's been chasing their dreams. 10 Things You Dont Know About Christi Paul. Kyle Busch (180.156) qualified 11th. Your father is a good man, she said. I'm looking for another whole person, not somebody to complete me, somebody to add to what I'm already doing. His first acting role was on the television seriesNext Time on Lonny. As I was walking to the Starbucks around the corner, still sweating in my company-branded tank top and shorts, I switched my phone off airplane mode. Brandon Kyle Goodman is a talented actor and television personality. He wants to make sure its a positive situation. Or you see our fashion. In fact, so much of his own writing is focused around growing up in the city, which is something that only people who grew up there would understand. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. She collaborated with the NFL, CDC, and Heads Up Football Program in 2012 and 2013. So thank you for that. We have Brandon Kyle Goodman, one the world's most modern day oracles talking TV with Ashley this week! He loves to plate with his puppy named Korey. At 25, I was working for a fitness company called Flywheel Sports. He is proud of that degree, as he should be.