Juvenile Court Fees Burden Families, Provide Limited Revenue
Juvenile court fees and fines are often devastating to families who may already be facing financial hardships. The Michigan Center...
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.
Michigan Changes Juvenile Discipline Rules After Death At Foster Facility
Michigan officials have implemented sweeping rules changes after the death of a 16-year-old ward of the state in Kalamazoo in...
Keep Your Kids Moving With Virtual Fitness Classes
A program at the University of Michigan is launching virtual fitness classes for kids. The Exercise and Sports Science Initiative will...
How Corporate Branding Embedded Racist Stereotypes In American Culture
As Black Lives Matters protests against police brutality and systemic racism continue, corporations and other civic institutions are reexamining long-brewing...
Detroit Non-Profit Assists Pregnant Women, Mothers During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused several hardships for young families in Detroit, from unemployment to food insecurity. “We all need...
Oakland County to Staff Schools With Nurses to Prevent COVID-19
A new Oakland County initiative will aim to add on-site nurses for local schools to educate staff and students –...
City of Berkley, After Cancelling Woodward Dream Cruise, Looks to 2021
Even though Michigan is looking to reopen it's economy, cities across the metro area are still dealing with the effects...
Children’s Cereal Drive Goes Virtual to Help Families During Pandemic
The closure of schools due to COVID-19, mass layoffs and widespread unemployment have led to food insecurity for many families...
Smoking, Vaping Worsens Effects of COVID-19
Many people in vulnerable populations are seeing complications with COVID-19 due to pre-existing conditions, including whether the patient is a...
MSU College of Music Loans Digital Pianos As Students Face Hardship
Michigan State University College of Music is partnering with Grand Rapids-based West Michigan Piano to loan MSU students digital pianos during the COVID-19...
West Michigan Medical Practices Sue Whitmer Over Elective Procedure Ban
Three West Michigan medical practices are suing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the state's public health executive orders, claiming they should now be...
This Detroiter Ran 21 Miles to Send You A Heartfelt Message
Andrew Koper is a Detroiter and avid runner who decided to show a little love during the COVID-19 pandemic in a...
