Johnnie Jae

Johnnie Jae

Affectionately known as the Brown Ball of Fury, Johnnie Jae (Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw) is a writer, speaker, and founder of the late A Tribe Called Geek, a platform celebrating Indigenous creativity, pop culture, and resilience. Known for her work in journalism, mental health advocacy, and digital activism, she is dedicated to amplifying Native voices through storytelling, media, and art.

Legend Hunterz Premiere Draws Thousands with Bigfoot in Oklahoma

The world premiere of Legend Hunterz: Bigfoot in Oklahoma brought more than 100 supporters together at the College of the Muscogee Nation to celebrate a new chapter in Indigenous storytelling and cryptid investigation. Within twenty-four hours of its online release, the episode
November 1, 2025
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Wandering Stars Align: Tommy Orange Named A 2025 MacArthur Fellow

When the MacArthur Foundation announced its 2025 Fellows, one name carried through Native communities like a spark. Tommy Orange, the Cheyenne and Arapaho author from Oakland, was named one of this year’s recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship, often called the “genius grant.”
October 13, 2025
2 mins read

From True Detective to Resident Evil: Kali Reis Expands Her Reign

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot just became a lot more interesting with the announcement that Kali Reis has joined the cast. Her addition is already one of the most talked-about moves in the project’s development. Kali Reis, a citizen of the Seaconke
October 11, 2025
1 min read
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