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...
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 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...
The Metro: Many Tongues immersive exhibition explores how stories bind us across time, culture, and medium
Do you consider yourself a storyteller? It's in human nature to tell stories. Stories have been used to pass down...
The Metro: The Chad Smith Foundation supports furthering music education at University of Michigan
You may be familiar with the Grammy-winning band Red Hot Chilli Peppers, famous for songs like "Dani California on Stadium...
CONTAINER On The Metro: Ijania Cortez
Ijania Cortez brings Detroit’s stories to life through color and communityWhether on canvas or a towering wall, Detroit artist Ijania...
The Metro: ‘Bridges: Because of Them’ at The Carr Center shows the power of collecting Black art
The Carr Center is a hub for the visual and performing arts in Detroit focused on promoting and sharing the...
The Metro: Community organizers support and promote the arts in Hamtramck
Hamtramck has a vibrant arts scene. In duplexes around the city, you can hear people playing in a local band...
The Metro: MOCAD’s Co-Director talks 20 years bringing fine arts to community
The Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit is celebrating 20 years in 2026. As part of its anniversary, the museum is...
CONTAINER on The Metro: Elonte Davis
Capturing love through photographyElonte Davis is a Detroit-based photographer and a 2025 Kresge Fellow. His work has been featured in...
The Metro: InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years with a new move and new programs
For almost 30 years now, InsideOut Literary Arts has helped countless Detroit students find a love and passion for creative...