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PittsburghUrbanMedia.com Launched in 2009
BLACK NEWS & CULTURE IN PITTSBURGH FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE
BLACK NEWS & CULTURE IN PITTSBURGH — FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE
PittsburghUrbanMedia.com is a Black woman–owned, locally rooted digital publication dedicated to elevating, informing, and empowering African Americans in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania.
Launched in August 2009, PUM began as an online magazine committed to connecting readers with the rich diversity of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Over the years, we have grown into a trusted platform reaching a broad urban audience hungry for representation, truth, and meaningful conversation.
Our mission is centered on economic, political, and social empowerment. We report on the issues that shape our lives—education, health, equity, culture, business, and policy—with the goal of driving solutions and sparking real change in underserved communities.
We are especially dedicated to supporting healthy families and addressing longstanding health disparities by providing resources, information, and stories that uplift and empower. Our work is grounded in the belief that when we tell our own stories from an authentic African American perspective, we build stronger, more resilient communities.
PittsburghUrbanMedia.com is built by a passionate team of journalists, editors, and researchers committed to delivering timely news, cultural insight, and deep analysis across the media landscape. Our coverage spans television, film, music, publishing, social media, and pressing issues affecting our region and nation.
We invite readers to stay engaged, share ideas, and continue shaping conversations that matter. Together, we remain in the mix—highlighting voices, informing minds, and driving forward the progress of Black Pittsburgh.
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About PUM & Our Team
Robin Beckham Founder & Editor
Robin Beckham Founder & Editor
Robin Beckham Founder & Editor
Robin is the Founder & Editor of PittsburghUrbanMedia.com, she has worked in the Media as a Television Executive, journalist and P.R. Guru. Beckham founded and launched PittsburghUrbanMedia.com a subsidiary of Beckham Media, a MBE certified minority owned company.
Jack L. Daniel Contributor
Robin Beckham Founder & Editor
Robin Beckham Founder & Editor
Jack is an author & University of Pittsburgh Vice Provost and Professor Emeritus. Co-founder, Freed Panther Society
Contributor for PittsburghUrbanMedia.com,
Author, Negotiating a Historically White University While Black.
Anji Corley, Lifestyle Contributor
Robin Beckham Founder & Editor
Isaiah R. Beckham Contributor
Award-winning Multimedia/TV + Travel Host, Actress, Host: HSN Guest/Style Podcast, Brand Ambassador + Energizer Bunny
Isaiah R. Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Isaiah R. Beckham Contributor
Isaiah is a Freshman at Allegheny College where he is studying computer science and is a football player with the Gators.
Isaiah graduated from Shady Side Academy, where he was captain of the SSA track team and was a dominated athlete on the varsity football team. He also was a Black Student Representative, and a photographer for the SSA
Isaiah is a Freshman at Allegheny College where he is studying computer science and is a football player with the Gators.
Isaiah graduated from Shady Side Academy, where he was captain of the SSA track team and was a dominated athlete on the varsity football team. He also was a Black Student Representative, and a photographer for the SSA yearbook. He is a contributor for PittsburghUrbanMedia.com and also works for Dicks corporation in sales and works as a computer science teacher in a summer program.
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky is a freshman at Shady Side Academy, a varsity cheerleeder and and track athlete. She is also focused on sharing important stories in the community about youth and teens in Pittsburgh. As a contributor with PittsburghUrbanMedia.com Rainier hopes to shine a positive light on the news and activities in the city that will help en
Rainier Sky is a freshman at Shady Side Academy, a varsity cheerleeder and and track athlete. She is also focused on sharing important stories in the community about youth and teens in Pittsburgh. As a contributor with PittsburghUrbanMedia.com Rainier hopes to shine a positive light on the news and activities in the city that will help engage kids to be motivated and encouraged to excel in life.
Rainier loves science and recently participated in The University of Pittsburgh’s Biological Gene Team Program. In this summer program she deepened her interest in biology and participated in laboratory research projects.
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Learn about our company history, our mission and vision, and the team behind pittsburghurbanmedia.com. We are a Black Owned company in operation for 15 years and proudly still grinding.
