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.

Dance series explores police brutality, loss and transformation

In 2000, Heritage Works began as an African dance group. Its main goal was to connect African Americans to the...

Detroit Evening Report: Unemployment rate in Detroit matches 20-year low

Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that the city of Detroit's unemployment rate has fallen to 7 percent, the lowest in...

Podcast explores lived experiences of Arab Americans in today’s society

A new podcast is shining light on stories that often get left in the dark. Reda Taleb is a de-carceration...

The Detroit Youth Choir is hosting a gala to celebrate community leaders

The Detroit Youth Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company is a nonprofit that provides young people throughout Detroit access to...

Hocus Pocus 2 attempts Halloween nostalgia for a new generation

This Halloween season, a 1993 cult favorite got a sequel. Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker reprised their...

Detroit Evening Report: Newly built park in NW Detroit honors basketball star Curtis Jones

The first basketball court and event space of its kind has opened in a Detroit neighborhood. According to The Detroit...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit to speed up lead service line replacement thanks to $100 million fund

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department officials said they will speed up the replacement of about 80,000 lead service lines thanks...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s city airport eligible for $100 million in FAA investments

Detroit officials announced Thursday that the city's airport will see significant renovations to revitalize the overlooked facility. Detroit Mayor Mike...

Multimedia installation across Midtown highlights women composers in jazz

For the next six weeks, jazz fans can experience live performances from some of the best musicians in the business....

Detroit artist uses embroidery to drive social change in a new exhibit

"The World We Need" is a new art exhibition focused on radical change for a more just world. The show...

A2 Artoberfest celebrates handmade crafts this fall

The second annual A2 Artoberfest is happening this weekend in Downtown Ann Arbor. The event will stretch across the entire...

Community event brings health and comfort to Ford Field

A local health expo has become a community staple for physical and mental well-being. The Michigan Institute of Urology's twelfth...