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.

Pop culture critic predicts newcomer wins at tonight’s Emmys

The 74th Emmy award show is happening tonight. CultureShift spoke with Detroit Free Press reporter Julie Hinds about this year's...

Continued mass shootings could be desensitizing Americans to violence

It seems like whenever you turn on your TV, check social media or even tune into the radio, the rise...

Detroit Evening Report, September 2, 2022: Detroit offers cooling, power stations to residents

The city of Detroit is opening seven recreation centers that includes cooling stations to provide relief to residents during extreme...

Detroit Evening Report, August 31, 2022: Detroit Land Bank Authority presents deeds to ‘Occupied Buy Back’ graduates

Residents who have graduated from the Detroit Land Bank Authority's Occupied Buy Back program received deeds to homes Wednesday. The...

New Path Villages aims to create a community for those without one

On Detroit's East Side, New Path Villages is building a tiny community. The nonprofit aims to be the bridge between...

Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 17, 2022: Judge keeps restraining order that blocks enforcement of Michigan abortion ban in place

 Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. An Oakland...

Marvel movies are expanding who is seen as the hero

Comic books have been a mainstay for decades, growing our imaginations and giving us hope when the world around us...

The life of Sarah E. Ray will be celebrated at the Freedom Arts Festival

Little is known about civil rights pioneer Sarah Elizabeth Ray. Often considered Detroit's other Rosa Parks, she was denied a...

Untold story of Frida Kahlo to be re-enacted

Kahlo often spent time with Rivera as he painted Detroit Industry. Detroit writer Louis Aguilar is hosting a multimedia event...

Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 10, 2022: Trial underway for two men accused in Whitmer kidnap plot

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A second trial...

Black-operated marina welcomes Detroiters to the water

The City of Detroit sits on a major waterway connected to a whole other country. Not just that, but the...

Brightmoor Music Series celebrates community

The Brightmoor community in the city of Detroit has had its battles. From blight to vacant property, the area needed...