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.

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 and...

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 ReportNPR | Apple Podcasts...

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 the...

CultureShift: 13th Annual Detroit Month of Design promotes unity through design

September marks Design Core Detroit's 13th annual Detroit Month of Design. DCD promotes and supports design-driven businesses in their role...

CultureShift: Celebrating 60 years of MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and one of the most recognizable...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit opening relief centers to protect residents from heatwave, poor air quality

Hazardous air quality and extreme temperatures have prompted the city of Detroit to take action and provide relief.Subscribe to the...

Detroit Evening Report: Developers plan to turn abandoned Mammoth building in Detroit into mixed-used complex

The old Mammoth Building on Detroit’s Westside may soon undergo renovations after years of sitting vacant.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...