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.

How we can respectfully bring visibility to today’s Indigenous communities

What do you know about the land that you’re currently standing on? Its history, its past, its present and the...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s $100M jobs program praised by White House advisor

Detroit is launching a $100 million employment scholarship fund to encourage people who have not worked for several months to...

Family attorney shares tips on making financial conversations less awkward

Family business can sometimes be a thing of mystery. There are things that we tend to leave unsaid or hidden...

Southfield gallery highlights contemporary African American art in a new exhibit

This weekend, Umoja Fine Arts Gallery will honor local artists with their latest exhibit, Umoja Art Basel: A Contemporary Affair....

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan appeals court ruling reverses minimum wage increase, paid sick leave revision

A Thursday ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals stops the state's minimum wage from increasing next month and will...

New book explores how racism is passed down through generational trauma

Sharon Tubbs is a journalist and author. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and editor. Currently,  Tubbs is...

Corporations fell short of their 2020 DEI promises, but strategist says it’s not too late

In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests throughout the summer of 2020, the country watched companies and corporations pledge...

Detroit Evening Report: Megabus expands routes between Detroit and 13 Midwest cities

Megabus announced a new partnership with Miller Transportation to expand service options for the Midwest, including connecting Detroit with 13...

Sold-out charity event to raise money for supportive housing in Detroit

COTS is an organization whose goals are to help people build and maintain stability by helping with emergency shelters, supportive...

Strictly Fine performs a high-energy set in WDET’s live studio

It's not everyday that you hear such an energetic musical performance on public radio. Strictly Fine is a 7-piece funk...

Detroit Evening Report: DDA fund to help increase affordable housing in downtown Detroit

Hundreds of new affordable housing units could be built in Detroit's rapidly developing downtown over the next several years, according...

Talley & Twine CEO to give keynote address at Wayne State’s MLK tribute

Talley & Twine was founded in 2013 and seemingly came out of nowhere. The luxury brand has been featured in...