David Uy(simplified Chinese:Hoàng kim long;traditional Chinese:Hoàng kim long;born 27 February 1971) is aChinese Americanadvocate, historian, and former director of theChinese American MuseuminWashington, D.C.Formerly, he was the lead principal of the marketing and public relations firm, Brand Bureau, working on nonprofit and corporate strategy and campaign development. In 2018, he and several founding members developed and launched the first and only museum in Washington, DC dedicated to Chinese American history, culture, and achievement.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
editDavid Uy was born inQueens,New York City of mixed Chinese and Italian heritage.[5]He spent the majority of his childhood inVirginia Beach,Virginiaand attended theNorfolk Collegiate School.He attended theCollege of William & Maryearning an undergraduate degree inFine ArtandArt Historyand anMBAinMarketing Strategy.[6]
Work and recognition
editSince its beginning, Uy has led the content and creative execution of key exhibits in the DC museum, events, and programming. He is a frequent speaker at cultural events, lectures, and events.[7]In 2022, he received theWilliam and Mary Asian Centennial Alumni Awardfor his work in Asian Pacific American advocacy.[6]He is also on an independent task force to provide input exploring the establishment of the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.[8][9]
On October 13, 2023, he was a co-host with former news anchorJoie Chen,of the Gold Lantern Awards, a celebration of Chinese Americans accomplishments, leadership, and service held at theJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.[10][11]
References
edit- ^"Chinese American Museum to Open in DC in early 2020".The DC Post.5 November 2018.
- ^Seiss, Jane (16 November 2018)."Severna Park's David Uy Directs Opening Of Chinese-American Museum In D.C."Severna Park Voice.Retrieved2023-05-02.
- ^St. George, Joe (March 16, 2023)."Chinese American museum hopes tense relations do not fuel hate crimes".Scripps News.Retrieved2023-05-03.
- ^South China Morning Post New US museum’s goal: show how Chinese-Americans are woven into the nation’s fabrichttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3104452/new-us-museums-goal-show-how-chinese-americans-are-woven-nations
- ^"David Uy, Executive Director".Chinese American Museum.
- ^ab"Inaugural W&M Asian Centennial Awards Honor Influential Alumni".William & May Magazine.April 21, 2022.Retrieved2023-05-02.
- ^Full Frame: Cultural Diplomacy with David Uyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW2rbwqwWak
- ^Washington City Paper, Imagining a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culturehttps://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/579957/imagining-a-national-museum-of-asian-pacific-american-history-and-culture/
- ^Friends of the National Asian Pacific American Museum Task Forcehttps://www.friendsofnapam.org/taskforce
- ^"Gold Lantern Awards Celebrate Chinese Americans at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts".Chinese American Museum DC.15 September 2023.
- ^What's On The Kennedy Centerhttps://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/international/2023-2024/gold-lantern-awards-2023/