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: Detroit Youth Choir performing Broadway hit ‘Once on This Island’ in Farmington Hills

The Detroit Youth Concert Choir and Performing Arts Company (DYC) serves young people of Detroit and surrounding areas, providing them...

CultureShift: Former Detroit Chedda Boy member to premiere new film ‘OUTSIDE’ at Emagine Royal Oak

The Detroit-famous rap group Chedda Boy took over the streets in the first half off the 2000s. Kwende Ried, a...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit health officials share safety tips as air quality continues to suffer

Detroit's health department is providing safety tips to concerned residents while the air quality has been impacted by ongoing wildfires...

Reflecting on the cultural legacy of ‘The Scene’

Detroit is the birthplace of Techno music. And like most genres, Techno needed an outlet and a space to be...

Third annual Obsidian Theatre Festival will have an expanded presence in Downtown Detroit

Since 2021, the Obsidian Theatre Festival has featured over 100 pieces of content dedicated to Black storytelling through theater, music,...

‘God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines’ returns to Detroit for Movement weekend

God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is making a return to the birthplace of Techno this Movement weekend. Washington Hill...

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn Memorial Day parade honors Arab American veterans

The City of Dearborn will hold its 97th annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, with this year’s theme being Arab American...

CultureShift: Sisterhood Agenda founder, author Angela D. Coleman talks mental health

Angela D. Coleman is a holistic health specialist and founder of the global nonprofit Sisterhood Agenda. The Princeton University graduate holds...

New book ‘Hot and Bothered’ aims to normalize conversations about menopause

Author and health journalist Jancee Dunn has written nine books and all have been on the New York Times bestselling...

The lack of Latinx representation in TV and film is a missed opportunity for Hollywood

The Latino Donor Collaborative is a nonprofit that works to collect data on the impact of Latinos in television and...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit using $5 million fund to improve Gratiot-7 Mile neighborhoods

The Gratiot and 7 Mile Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF) is receiving millions of dollars in investments to support east side...

Listen to Ideeyah perform live in WDET’s Studio A

Ideeyah is a Detroit singer-songwriter who uses electronic beats with a soulful spin to create a neo-electro vibe. She has...