Support PUM — Your Voice Matters!
Join the community effort to sustain independent Black journalism that informs, protects, and uplifts Pittsburgh.
Our stories matter. Our voices matter.
For nearly 17 years, Pittsburgh Urban Media has remained a trusted voice in the community. We may be a small team, but we are mighty in our impact. PUM is Pittsburgh’s leading source for news, culture, and entertainment from an African American perspective, committed to telling stories that inform, uplift, and reflect our lived experiences.
“By supporting Pittsburgh Urban Media, you are investing in truth, community, and a voice that remains accountable to the people it serves.”
Your support makes this work possible. While PUM is free and accessible to all, the cost of producing independent journalism is real. Donations help us sustain our platform, pay our bills, and continue our mission to educate, elevate, and unite our audience through the power of independent Black media.
Why It Matters
Independent Black media is not just journalism — it is a lifeline for communities whose stories are often overlooked, misrepresented, or ignored by mainstream outlets. PUM exists to change that, one story at a time.
17 Years of Amplifying Black Voices
Every dollar donated goes directly toward sustaining the journalism and community coverage that Pittsburgh depends on.
Why Your Support Matters
Pittsburgh Urban Media operates as an independent outlet — no corporate owners, no outside agendas. Your contribution directly funds the work that keeps our community informed and empowered.
Sustain Independent Journalism
Keep PUM free and accessible to every reader in Pittsburgh, regardless of income or zip code.
Amplify Black Voices
Fund reporting that centers African American perspectives, stories, and lived experiences that mainstream media ignores.
Strengthen Our Community
Support coverage of local issues — housing, health, education, business — that directly affect Pittsburgh's Black community.
Hold Power Accountable
Enable investigative and civic journalism that keeps elected officials and institutions accountable to the communities they serve.
Invest in the Next Generation
Help PUM mentor and develop the next wave of Black journalists, storytellers, and community leaders in Pittsburgh.
Build Lasting Partnerships
Your donation helps PUM forge deeper connections with community organizations, businesses, and advocates across the region.
Choose How You Give
Every contribution — large or small — makes a direct difference. Select the option that works best for you.
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Pittsburgh Urban Media has spent 17 years telling the stories that matter most to our community. With your support, we will spend the next 17 years — and beyond — doing the same. Help us educate, elevate, and unite Pittsburgh.