Pittsburgh Urban Media
Black Culture & News in Pittsburgh
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.
“When African Americans tell our own stories — authentically and unapologetically — we shape our future.”
Meet Our Team
Robin Beckham
Founder & Editor
Robin is the Founder & Editor of PittsburghUrbanMedia.com. She has worked in 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
Jack is an author and University of Pittsburgh Vice Provost and Professor Emeritus. Co-founder of the Freed Panther Society and author of Negotiating a Historically White University While Black.
Bev Smith
Contributor
Bev Smith is a pioneering broadcast journalist and radio icon who made history as the first African American consumer affairs investigative reporter in Pittsburgh and the only Black female host of a nationally syndicated radio talk show in the United States. Affectionately known as the “Queen of Talk," her legendary career spans over five decades of groundbreaking work in local news and national television, most notably on Black Entertainment Television (BET).
Anji Corley
Lifestyle Contributor
Anji Corley is an award-winning multimedia television host, radio personality, brand ambassador, and lifestyle expert. Known dynamically as the "Energizer Bunny" for her effervescent on-air presence, she has built a 25-year career spanning major television networks, syndicated programming, and live shopping entertainment.
Isaiah R. Beckham
Contributor
Isaiah is a sophomore at Allegheny College studying computer science and film. He graduated from Shady Side Academy, where he was captain of the track team and a varsity football standout. He also covers sports photography for Allegheny College's athletic department.
Rainier Sky Beckham
Contributor
Rainier Sky is a junior at Shady Side Academy, a varsity cheerleader and track athlete. As a contributor, she shines a positive light on youth and teen stories in Pittsburgh, hoping to motivate and encourage kids to excel in life.
Partner with PUM
Reach Pittsburgh's Most Engaged Black Audience
Advertising with PittsburghUrbanMedia.com positions your brand directly in front of one of the most engaged and influential African American audiences in the region and beyond. As a trusted digital news and media platform, Pittsburgh Urban Media delivers culturally relevant content, community news, business highlights, and event coverage that resonates with readers who are active, informed, and connected. Your message isn't just seen — it's seen by the right audience.
Advertising Opportunities
Rotating Digital Ads
Banner and display ads placed throughout the site, rotating across high-traffic editorial pages.
Sponsored Content
Branded editorial stories written in PUM's voice, published to our full readership.
Dedicated Email Blasts
Standalone emails delivered directly to 50,000+ subscribers in our engaged community.
Custom Packages
Tailored advertising solutions combining multiple placements for maximum visibility and impact.
Black-Owned. Community-Driven.
Our Story
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.
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