Richard Lui is an American journalist, columnist, and news anchor recognized for his work with MSNBC and NBC News. Born in November 1972 in California, USA, Lui is an American citizen of Chinese and Polynesian descent, not Korean as sometimes mistakenly reported. Raised as one of four children, Lui has occasionally spoken about the influence of his upbringing and family values, although detailed public information about his early life remains limited.
He attended a local high school before moving on to study mass communications at City College of San Francisco. He later earned a degree in broadcast journalism and sociology from the University of California, Berkeley—not UCLA, as sometimes reported. His early interest in civic engagement began in the 1980s, notably participating in debates surrounding California’s Proposition 13. At 19, he served as campaign manager for Alan Wong, a candidate for the San Francisco College Board.
Lui began his journalism career covering political and civic matters. While working at KALX—UC Berkeley’s student radio station—he reported on significant events such as Senator Dianne Feinstein’s political campaigns and the Rodney King civil unrest. His coverage extended beyond the United States; in the mid-2000s, Lui traveled to Southeast Asia, reporting on regional political tensions between Indonesia and Malaysia.
He has contributed political analysis and reporting to several major publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, NBC Politics, The Seattle Times, and Politico. His insight and dedication have helped shape intelligent discourse on domestic and international policy matters.
Known for his commitment to humanitarian issues, Richard Lui actively addresses topics such as human trafficking, affordable housing, and gender equality. He has collaborated closely with the Polaris Project to combat global human trafficking, giving speeches and leading seminars at universities, government institutions, and nonprofit forums around the world.
Lui was named a global ambassador for Plan International USA’s “Because I am a Girl” campaign, which advocates for girls' rights and education globally. He also serves as an ambassador for the Epilepsy Foundation, working to raise awareness and promote understanding of the condition. Contrary to previous claims, he is not the president of the Food Bank For New York City; however, he has supported food security initiatives and has worked alongside various charitable organizations addressing nutrition and poverty.
His work has been recognized by several organizations, including the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the Who’s Who in Asian American Communities (WWAAC). In 2012, he presented his findings on human trafficking at a major conference for attorneys and immigration officials in Atlanta.
| Birth Date: | 30 Nov, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | California |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American journalist |
| Twitter Id: | RichardLui |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
