The Metro: Why domestic violence increases in winter, and what you can do to help
The winter months are often marked by the holidays and the new year. Yet, it's often lost on most people...
Tia Graham was born and raised on the westside of Detroit. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in broadcast Journalism. Tia had the opportunity to cover former President Obama’s trip to Lansing in 2014. As well, She has interned with Fox 47 in Lansing, Fox 2 News in Detroit, Detroit Public Television and 101.9 WDET.
Tia has worked behind the scenes in production with DPTV, including camera operating for American Black Journal and various productions.
Tia began her radio career in 2017 as a traffic reporter with WWJ Newsradio 950, and in 2019 became the Weekend Edition host and part-time fill-in host here with WDET.
Tia was promoted to host and producer of CultureShift, WDET's daily arts and culture show. She looks forward to keeping the community up to date with all things arts, music and culture.
The Metro: Detroit Salon brings Michigan artists to international audiences
Detroit’s fine arts community is growing and producing more internationally known creatives. And with so much talent, artists and organizers...
The Metro: Detroit’s Coup D’etat recognized by New York Times
Coup D’état is a one of two local shops in Michigan to be chosen for New York Times list of...
The Metro: Eisenhower Dance Detroit brings in world renowned choreographer
As one of metro Detroit’s premiere dance companies, Eisenhower Dance Detroit provides local choreographers and directors opportunities to showcase their...
The Metro: The city of Trenton lights up with first Noel Nights
The city of Trenton is hosting its first ever Noel Nights. The three-week event aims to bolster its local businesses...
The Metro: Documentary highlights Detroit’s contributions to American Jazz
Jazz emerged from the Black community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the South. The Great Migration...
The Metro: ‘Venus Undone’ reimagines what it means to be a goddess
History and its depictions of beauty are often shaped by those in charge. For centuries, the European archetypes of beauty...
The Metro: What makes the Detroit Red Wings so important to Detroit?
A hundred years ago, the world was changing and ushering in new ways of living, The first transatlantic phone call from...
The Metro: Red Wings Hockey celebrates 100 years with new exhibition
The Detroit Red Wings have a long, gritty history that mirrors the city it calls home. To celebrate and commiserate...
The Metro: Detroit Narrative Agency wants Detroit’s story told the right way
Movies are a window into a different world. They can take us from our lived reality and submerge us into...
The Metro: Covenant House Michigan brings awareness to youth homelessness with Sleep Out Detroit
Covenant House Michigan has been serving the state's homeless youth population for nearly 30 years. For the past 12 years,...
The Metro: Local theater ensemble has a new location on Detroit’s westside
From design to fashion, all art can act as a vehicle for larger themes impacting society. Some art makes you...