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.

CultureShift: Exploring the history of Hispanic Americans in Detroit

Hispanic Heritage Month, running Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions and...

CultureShift: Michigan Tech Week to connect industry leaders, entrepreneurs and students

For the second year in a row, Michigan Founders Fund will be hosting Michigan Tech Week, a four-day event highlighting...

Detroit Evening Report: Federal trial will challenge metro Detroit legislative districts

A group of Detroit voters and former legislators are suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and members of the Michigan...

Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit to host DTE Tree Trim Academy open house

Detroit nonprofit Focus: HOPE will host an open house this Friday, Sept. 29, about the DTE Tree Trim Academy –...

General Motors lays off 2,000 workers at Kansas plant amid UAW strike

General Motors announced that they're laying off 2,000 people because of the strike with the United Auto Workers union. Listen...

CultureShift: ‘Afrofantastic’ explores the intersections of Afro-futurism and activism

"Afrofantastic: The Transformative World of Afrofuturism" is a new PBS documentary that follows the past and present work to push...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit expands homeless help line hours, adds staff

Detroit residents facing homelessness have more options for finding shelter. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report NPR |...

CultureShift: Big Sean’s DON Weekend brings resources to Detroit communities for the fifth year

DON Weekend (short for Detroit's On Now) is a celebration of community, connection and making sure people born in Detroit's...

Detroit Evening Report: UAW president: Detroit automakers are running out of time to avoid a strike

The head of the United Auto Workers is warning that the Detroit automakers are running out of time to reach...

CultureShift: ‘Pomegranate’ is the first Iraqi-American narrative film of its kind

Weam Namou is the Executive Director of the Chaldean Cultural Center, which houses the first and only Chaldean Museum in...

CultureShift: ‘Detroit We Dey’ documents the city’s Nigerian community from the ’70s to now

In "Detroit We Dey," local filmmaker Ozi Uduma explores the history and future of a social club founded by Nigerians...

Detroit Evening Report: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan moves headquarters to Michigan Central in Detroit

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan has found a new home at Michigan Central in Corktown. Subscribe to...