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.

Listen to Endea Owens perform live in WDET’s Studio A

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Black history is American history. There are so many amazing, inspiring stories that weave together the fabric of this country....

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After delaying their decision last week, Detroit City Council is expected to vote on public tax subsidies for the District...

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Gesher Human Services is a nonprofit that serves roughly 11,000 Metro Detroiters with intellectual disabilities. They help find and create...

Detroit Evening Report: Children’s Center hosting town hall on mental health of Black youths

A town hall event at Detroit's Children’s Center will focus on the mental health and well-being of Black boys and...

These three women are pushing Detroit rap to the forefront of the music industry

The self-proclaimed "kid who loves rap," Kahn Santori Davison, has written about the Detroit rap scene for years. He's covered...

Listen to Apropos perform live in WDET’s Studio A

Detroit musician Apropos has been gaining global attention for his Motown-inspired sound. When he released his debut solo album (Verse)atility...

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State University offering free tuition to students whose families earn $70K or less annually

Wayne State University is launching a new program that will provide free tuition to incoming Michigan students with annual family...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Mayor Duggan names Brad Dick as city’s new chief operating officer

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the appointment of Brad Dick as the city’s new chief operating officer. Listen and Subscribe...

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Astronomicon pop culture convention is where some of movie and television’s favorite actors and voice actors head to Michigan for...

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