The Metro: The next generation of poets connect and compete at Detroit Youth Poetry Slam
We talk a lot about youth voices on The Metro. And we consistently ask the question, are we actually listening...
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: Art and nature come together at Palmer Park festival
There’s something special about the way nature creates its own art and it's even more special how creativity can live,...
The Metro: Bookstock fosters literacy through community effort
Bookstock Michigan, one of the largest used book and media sales in the country is back. Each year at Laurel...
The Metro: The Y Arts teen film festival gives young filmmakers a powerful platform
Young people have stories to tell. The Detroit Teen Truth Film Festival is a place for them to share those...
The Metro: The Joy Project helps people access healing and identity through food
Food is more than what’s on your plate. It's a direct reflection of identity, of history, it's a reflection of...
The Metro: A paid arts program puts teens in control of their future
This summer, up to 200 Detroit high school students will have the chance to turn their creativity into a paycheck....
The Metro: Changing the culture surrounding maternal health with birthing centers
This week is national Black Maternal Health Week. It's not only a time to raise awareness, but a time to...
The Metro: From classical roots to Detroit rock, Xiao Dong Wei redefines sound
We all know music can be a powerful conduit to tell stories, exchange energies and connect across cultures. One note...
The Metro: A new plaque will honor the past and present of the Three Fires Confederacy
The Anishinaabe alliance makes up the the Three Fires Confederacy. It includes Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi. This land was and...
The Metro: Concert of Colors and Vibe with the Tribes collaborate for a showcase of Native artists, storytellers
Detroit is a city where culture doesn’t just live, it moves like the river that shares a name. And this...
The Metro: Autism in the D celebrates 6 years with Weekend of Inclusivity
About 1 in 31 children in the U.S. is now diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. Behind every statistic...
The Metro: The WNBA is becoming the blueprint for women’s professional sports with new contract
The WNBA and its players association have reached a new collective bargaining agreement, one that many say could reshape the...