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PittsburghUrbanMedia.com Launched in 2009
BLACK NEWS & CULTURE IN PITTSBURGH FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE
Built by us. Trusted by us. Influencing culture.
PittsburghUrbanMedia.com (PUM) is a Black woman–owned, locally rooted digital publication dedicated to elevating, informing, and empowering African American communities in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania.
Launched in August 2009, PUM began as an online magazine created to connect readers to the rich diversity, culture, and lived experiences of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Over the years, it has evolved into a trusted media platform serving a broad urban audience seeking representation, truth, and meaningful dialogue.
Our mission is grounded in economic, political, and social empowerment. We report on the issues that shape our lives—education, health, equity, culture, business, and public policy—with a commitment to accountability, solutions, and community impact. Our storytelling is intentional, informed, and rooted in lived experience.
PittsburghUrbanMedia.com is especially dedicated to strengthening families and addressing long-standing health disparities affecting Black communities. Through accessible resources, informed reporting, and uplifting narratives, we aim to empower readers with knowledge that supports healthier, more resilient lives.
At our core, we believe that when African Americans tell our own stories—authentically and unapologetically—we shape our future. Representation matters, perspective matters, and community-centered journalism matters.
PUM is powered by a passionate team of journalists, editors, and researchers committed to delivering timely news, cultural insight, and thoughtful analysis across the media landscape. Our coverage spans television, film, music, publishing, social media, and the critical issues impacting our region and the nation.
We invite readers, partners, and community leaders to stay engaged, share ideas, and help shape conversations that matter. Together, we remain in the mix—amplifying Black voices, informing minds, and advancing 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 sophomore at Allegheny College where he is studying computer science and film & data classes.
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 is a contributor for PittsburghUrbanMedia.com and also works for Allegheny College cover
Isaiah is a sophomore at Allegheny College where he is studying computer science and film & data classes.
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 is a contributor for PittsburghUrbanMedia.com and also works for Allegheny College covering football and sports for the athletic department as one of their key photographers.
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky Beckham Contributor
Rainier Sky is a junior at Shady Side Academy, a varsity cheerleader 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 enga
Rainier Sky is a junior at Shady Side Academy, a varsity cheerleader 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.
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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.
