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.

Detroit Evening Report: City breaks ground on $18M affordable housing project in southwest Detroit

City officials broke ground this week on a brand-new affordable housing development in Detroit's East Chadsey-Condon neighborhood in southwest Detroit....

CultureShift: ‘Bangladeshis in Michigan’ exhibit highlights growth of the community

There's about a week left to check out the culturally-rich fiber art exhibition, "Bangladeshis in Michigan," at the Shapiro Library...

CultureShift: New original musical hopes to put Detroit in the holiday spirit

One Sleepy Night-Detroit is a brand new Christmas musical premiering Wednesday at the Black-owned Garden Theater in Detroit. The musical...

Detroit Evening Report: More than 300 Detroiters purchase first-time homes through assistance program

More than 300 Detroiters have become first-time homeowners through the first round of the City of Detroit’s Downpayment Assistance Program...

Little Liberia moving from pop-up to permanent location next year

The popular African fusion pop-up eatery Little Liberia recently announced plans to open a brick and mortar location next year....

CultureShift: Satin Doll Revue to revisit Detroit’s rich jazz legacy with holiday show

Back by popular demand, the Satin Doll Revue is making its return this weekend to Bert’s Warehouse Theater in Detroit. ...

Detroit Evening Report: Judge awards real estate to Aretha Franklin’s sons, citing handwritten will

A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has ruled her property go to the late star’s sons, citing a...

CultureShift: The importance of land acknowledgments and honoring Michigan’s Indigenous peoples

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

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces new program to help Highland Park residents pay water bills

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a new residential assistance program for Highland Park residents who need help to pay water...

CultureShift: Long-time Detroit Gumbo restaurant is moving and expanding

One of Detroit’s oldest Black-owned restaurants, Louisiana Creole Gumbo, is moving locations after more than 50 years on the edge...

CultureShift: Music Hall expansion aims to create new hub for Detroit music

The Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts is planning a major expansion project to further immerse itself in...

CultureShift: Local nonprofit hosting mental health check-ins for Detroit musicians

Detroit Musix is a nonprofit organization with the main goal of highlighting, educating and supporting musicians throughout the City of...