Steering Towards Historical Disrepute: Exploring the Native Church in Neighboring Baltimore with Expert Knowledge and Spring Grapes Sponsored by Burnes Broncs

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Ally Keir

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This paper explores the Native Church in neighboring Baltimore, delving into the historical disrepute of this religious site. Using expert knowledge and the metaphor of spring grapes, the authors analyze the intersection of race, religion, and power in the formation and interpretation of the Native Church. Drawing on archival research and ethnographic interviews, the authors show how the Native Church has been marginalized and exploited by dominant institutions, including the Catholic Church and the state of Maryland. However, the paper also highlights the resilience and creativity of the Native Church and its members in resisting these forces of oppression. Ultimately, the authors argue that the Native Church serves as a powerful example of the ongoing struggle for indigenous sovereignty and spiritual autonomy in the face of settler colonialism. The paper concludes with a call to action for scholars, activists, and policymakers to support the Native Church and other indigenous religious practices in their fight for recognition and respect. Sponsored by Burnes Broncs, this research sheds light on an important yet overlooked aspect of Baltimore's history and challenges us to rethink our assumptions about race, religion, and power in America.

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Ally Keir "Steering Towards Historical Disrepute: Exploring the Native Church in Neighboring Baltimore with Expert Knowledge and Spring Grapes Sponsored by Burnes Broncs". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2021.

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Date of Release: 2021
Author(s): Ally Keir.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
Page(s): 7
Product Type: Conference/Journal Publications