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.

The Power of Reading as Resistance in Bad Indians Book Club

I’ll be honest, I’m biased when it comes to Patty Krawec’s Bad Indians Book Club. The bias is simple: there’s a reference in here to my Live. Laugh. Lurk. shirt, and seeing something I created reflected in the pages of a book
September 17, 2025
2 mins read

Making Friends With the Darkness | An Interview with Mike J. Marin

Mike J. Marin (Navajo, Laguna Pueblo, Washoe) is an award-winning Native American indie filmmaker from East Oakland, CA. He’s the creator of Urban Native Horror, a genre that blends traditional Native stories with modern urban settings. His love for horror started as
September 13, 2025
9 mins read
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