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Carnella Barnes

1911–1997

United States

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Carnella Barnes (1911–1997; née Jamison) was an African-American ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination. She was one of the first women ordained in the denomination. She served as director of the Avalon Community Center, in Los Angeles, California, for thirteen years.

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