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.

NBC Expands Cast of Native Community Center Comedy Pilot

NBC has added four Indigenous actors to its upcoming single-camera comedy pilot set at a Native American community center in Oakland, California. Frankie Quiñones, Eddie Spears, Brian Bahe, and Sienna Tso join the previously announced cast members, including Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson,
June 6, 2025
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NBC’s New Native Comedy Just Dropped Its First Cast List

After the final episodes of Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls, Native folks across Turtle Island were left asking the same question: what’s next for NDNs on TV? Those two groundbreaking shows changed the game by showing the world that our Native communities
June 6, 2025
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Predator: Killers of Killers Carries the Torch Lit by Prey

When Prey premiered in 2022, it didn’t just revitalize the Predator franchise; it redefined it. Centering on Naru, a young Comanche woman, the film celebrated Indigenous resilience and ingenuity, proving that stories grounded in authentic cultural experiences could redefine genre narratives AND
May 23, 2025
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