David Uy (simplified Chinese: 黄金龙; traditional Chinese: 黄金龍; born 27 February 1971) is a Chinese American advocate, historian, and founding director of the Chinese American Museum in Washington, 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 edit
David Uy was born in Queens, New York City of mixed Chinese and Italian heritage.[5] He spent the majority of his childhood in Virginia Beach, Virginia and attended the Norfolk Collegiate School. He attended the College of William & Mary earning an undergraduate degree in Fine Art and Art History and an MBA in Marketing Strategy.[6]
Work and recognition edit
Since 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 the William and Mary Asian Centennial Alumni Award for 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 anchor Joie Chen, of the Gold Lantern Awards, a celebration of Chinese Americans accomplishments, leadership, and service held at the John 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. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ St. George, Joe (March 16, 2023). "Chinese American museum hopes tense relations do not fuel hate crimes". Scripps News. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ^ South China Morning Post New US museum’s goal: show how Chinese-Americans are woven into the nation’s fabric https://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.
- ^ a b "Inaugural W&M Asian Centennial Awards Honor Influential Alumni". William & May Magazine. April 21, 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- ^ Full Frame: Cultural Diplomacy with David Uy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW2rbwqwWak
- ^ Washington City Paper, Imagining a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/579957/imagining-a-national-museum-of-asian-pacific-american-history-and-culture/
- ^ Friends of the National Asian Pacific American Museum Task Force https://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 Center https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/international/2023-2024/gold-lantern-awards-2023/