The Event
March on Washington 2026: “Defend the Vote”
National Action Network, NAACP, and MLK III lead the 63rd anniversary mobilization on August 28 at the National Mall.
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August 28, 2026 • Washington, D.C.
Pittsburgh Prepares
How Pittsburgh Is Organizing for the March — and How to Get There
NAACP charter buses, Greyhound from the Intermodal Station, Amtrak options — everything Pittsburgh travelers need to know.
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The Legacy
From 1963 to 2026: The March That Changed America
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Big Six, and the movement that produced the Civil Rights Act — and why it still matters today.
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EducationSpecial Inside Look
STEM · Entertainment·July 30, 2026
Science Meets Speed: Kamin Science Center Unveils Pittsburgh’s Newest STEM Adventure
Beginning Aug. 1, the 21,000-sq-ft Science of Speed attraction opens on the North Shore with electric karts, F1 simulators, and an adults-only evening experience.
5 min readEducation · Early Childhood·July 22, 2026
PNC Grow Up Great Expands Nature-Based Learning, Helping Young Children Thrive Through Outdoor Play
PNC Foundation invested $5.2 million to create outdoor learning environments nationwide. In Seattle, educator Angelia Hicks-Maxie says Muddy Buddy suits pushed outdoor learning time from 60% to over 80% of daily sessions.
6 min readCommunity · Youth·July 18, 2026
A Community Organization Steps Up: CEA Brings Pittsburgh Together for Youth Town Hall
Recent incidents involving large youth gatherings and public violence have raised urgent questions. On July 22, the Community Empowerment Association hosts a town hall to move Pittsburgh from reaction to prevention.
5 min readCommunity · Homewood·July 19, 2026
Heart of Homewood: Sam Gibson Opens Community Resource Center
The new We The Ppl 412 headquarters at 7643 Frankstown Avenue transforms a former commercial building into a permanent home for food assistance, community resources, harm reduction, and grassroots advocacy.
5 min readBudget · Policy·July 13, 2026
Pennsylvania's $50.8 Billion Budget: What It Means for Black Pittsburgh and Black Pennsylvania
From education and workforce opportunities to Black businesses and community safety, here are the key investments that could impact our communities — and the questions that still need answers.
6 min readPittsburgh History·July 2, 2026
Honoring Vashon: Pittsburgh Unveils History Marker
Pittsburgh has officially unveiled a Pennsylvania Historical Marker honoring John B. Vashon — abolitionist, civil rights pioneer, and one of the most important Black leaders in 19th-century Pittsburgh.
5 min readPolitics·July 1, 2026
PUM Forward: The High-Stakes Battle for Pennsylvania's Political Future
Pennsylvania is the ultimate political battleground where razor-thin margins dictate control of both the state capitol and the U.S. Congress — and the outcome will directly impact Black communities across the Commonwealth.
6 min readCommunity·July 2, 2026
Historic School Revived as Foster Youth Housing
The former St. Colman Catholic School has reopened as the Calvin Anderson Schoolhouse Apartments — an $11 million affordable housing community dedicated to helping young adults aging out of the foster care system transition into independent adulthood.
4 min readBusiness·July 2, 2026
PUM Forward Business: Bridging the Capital Gap for PA's Black Entrepreneurs
Access to capital remains the single most significant hurdle preventing Black-owned businesses from scaling across Pennsylvania. PUM maps the systemic barriers and celebrates the resilience of local innovators building generational wealth.
5 min readEducation·July 2, 2026
Campus Tours That Make a Difference
Rising senior Rainier Sky Beckham shares an eye-opening day at Duquesne University — from the $68M health sciences building to one-on-one time with the incoming president — and why visiting in person is the only way to catch the pulse of a campus.
7 min readHealth·July 2, 2026
Stop Infant Deaths in Allegheny County
Since 2020, 95 babies in Allegheny County have died from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death — with deaths more than doubling from 9 in 2020 to 23 in 2024. Black infants die at rates two to three times higher than White infants. Public health leaders say most of these tragedies are preventable.
5 min readBlack History·July 2, 2026
Restoring Black Heritage in PA: Volunteers Work to Save Lincoln Cemetery
Tucked away in Harrisburg lies one of Pennsylvania's most significant African American historic sites — a cemetery that tells the story of courage, resilience, military service, and community leadership dating back more than 150 years. Volunteers, historians, and descendants are working to ensure those stories are never forgotten.
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PUM — Across the Commonwealth
Covering Black Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh Urban Media is expanding its statewide coverage through PUM Eastern and Central Pennsylvania — amplifying Black voices and stories from every corner of the Commonwealth.
