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.

Wayne State celebrates 60 years since the March on Washington

Wayne State University is hosting a two-part event dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council, police sued over ShotSpotter expansion

Two social justice groups are suing the city of Detroit, its police department and city officials over the expansion of...

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A Dearborn-based company is proving that modesty and style don't have to be mutually exclusive. Studious Monday is a clothing...

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer taps Kyra Harris Bolden to fill Michigan Supreme Court vacancy

A Black woman will serve on the Michigan Supreme Court for the first time in the state's history. Listen and...

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Inflation is the highest it's been in nearly 40 years. Most people aren’t prepared for the double-digit increase in food...

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In the state of Michigan alone, homelessness affects nearly 17,000 young people every year. Covenant House Michigan is a part...

Detroit Phoenix Center gives back to the community this month

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