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By the mid-20th century, the CME and AME churches were ordaining women as well.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021

Strangely enough, at around that time I was so hopeful for women in the arts they were ordaining the first women ministers.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2013