What prominent Protestant denomination came out of black efforts to establish a separate church in Philadelphia?

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The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) denomination was founded in Philadelphia in 1816 by black members of the Methodist Episcopal Church who sought to establish a separate church that would allow them greater autonomy and address issues of racial discrimination they faced within the Methodist church. The AME church became a prominent denomination in the United States, with many prominent leaders and members such as Richard Allen, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman.

What Prominent Protestant Denomination Came Out of Black Efforts to Establish