Author Archives: JohnnyC

About JohnnyC

Johnny C is a self-described Accidental Asian American: born in California and raised in Hong Kong and Manila, he spends his days traveling as a freelancer for various NGOs in development and human rights. An idealist and adventurer, his travels are both for work and fun, while sharing stories through his pictures, videos, and writing. When he's not dance-walking to indie rock songs on his iPod in cities around the world, he's usually got himself engrossed in a science fiction novel traversing the portals of reality.

A Counterpoint To Why Growing Up Asian American is Better Today

Posted on June 12, 2012 by JohnnyC

There is no question that being Asian American now is a lot better than it ever has been before, something one of our fellow contributors has recently pointed out. However, as our faces become more prevalent in entertainment (even without … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, History | 8 Comments

Roger Mayweather Tweets Racist Comments About Manny Pacquiao

Posted on June 11, 2012 by JohnnyC

EDITORS NOTE, 6/11/2012: It has been brought to our attention that the alleged Twitter account and related tweets may be fake. Manny Pacquiao doesn’t have it very easy these days. From his alleged comments about gays that were misquoted and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Sports | 16 Comments

An Interview With Composer George Shaw

Posted on May 1, 2012 by JohnnyC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvtbPsalpz0 By John “Johnny C” Chuidian You’ve heard his music as your friend’s custom ringtone lovingly downloaded from his website (for free); you hear it across YouTube from Wong Fu to Michelle Phan, and now you’ve probably seen his new … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Entertainment, Movies, Music | Leave a comment

I’m a Third Culture Kid, Not a 1.5 Generation Asian American

Posted on July 20, 2011 by JohnnyC

By Johnny C Whenever people meet me for the first time, I come off as just another friendly neighborhood Asian kid who gives his seat up on the bus for the elderly and pays all his taxes. A little later … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Lifestyles | 18 Comments